Kasař (1973)

A meeting between the famous post-war safecracker Arnošt Šimerda and "his" inspector František Nový, who put him behind bars 25 years ago. In the meantime, Mr. Šimerda has become a responsible guard at the Karlovy Vary porcelain factory, where, paradoxically, he watches over employees to make sure they don't take valuable products home in their bags. He also started a family and became a grandfather. There is no animosity between the two aging men; on the contrary, it seems as if they are long-time friends reuniting after a long separation. After all, for Mr. Šimerda, his misfortune during the robbery of the Loket cash register was ultimately the first step toward a happy and contented life.

Director: Jaromil Jireš
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
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Screenplay

Music: Jan Klusák
Cinematography: Jozef Ort-Šnep
Editing: Vlasta Styblíková
Production: Krátký film Praha
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Jaromil Jireš
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kasař about?
A meeting between the famous post-war safecracker Arnošt Šimerda and "his" inspector František Nový, who put him behind bars 25 years ago. In the meantime, Mr. Šimerda has become a responsible guard at the Karlovy Vary porcelain factory, where, paradoxically, he watches over employees to make sure they don't take valuable products home in their bags. He also started a family and became a grandfather. There is no animosity between the two aging men; on the contrary, it seems as if they are long-time friends reuniting after a long separation. After all, for Mr. Šimerda, his misfortune during the robbery of the Loket cash register was ultimately the first step toward a happy and contented life.
Who directed Kasař?
Kasař was directed by Jaromil Jireš.
How long is Kasař?
Kasař has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Kasař?
Kasař is a Documentary film.
Where was Kasař produced?
Kasař was produced in Czechoslovakia.