Small Town (2003)

Produced by Czech television, Mestecko (Small Town) is the directorial debut of theatrical veteran Jan Kraus. This episodic comedy is set in the small town of Mestecko (which literally translates to "small town") right before the Velvet Revolution of 1989. Tonda (Vlastimil Brabec) leads an ensemble cast of townsfolk who are eager to experience capitalism, but are unaware of how it's supposed to work. They set out to pull get-rich-quick schemes and end up creating their own version of free enterprise. For instance, a group of men run for office as a political party called the"Independent Eroticists" so they can hire a stripper to perform for the town. Individual business owners plot various schemes in order to participate in the new economy as the town heads into the '90s

Director: Jan Kraus
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 103 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Kraus
Cinematography: Diviš Marek
Editing: Jiří Brožek
Production: Česká televize, S Pro Alfa, Cinemasound
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Jan Kraus
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Small Town about?
Produced by Czech television, Mestecko (Small Town) is the directorial debut of theatrical veteran Jan Kraus. This episodic comedy is set in the small town of Mestecko (which literally translates to "small town") right before the Velvet Revolution of 1989. Tonda (Vlastimil Brabec) leads an ensemble cast of townsfolk who are eager to experience capitalism, but are unaware of how it's supposed to work. They set out to pull get-rich-quick schemes and end up creating their own version of free enterprise. For instance, a group of men run for office as a political party called the"Independent Eroticists" so they can hire a stripper to perform for the town. Individual business owners plot various schemes in order to participate in the new economy as the town heads into the '90s
Who directed Small Town?
Small Town was directed by Jan Kraus.
Who stars in Small Town?
Small Town stars Otmar Brancuzský, Vlastimil Brabec, Ivo Hýbl, Rostislav Novák, Norbert Lichý, Martin Učík.
How long is Small Town?
Small Town has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Small Town?
Small Town is a Comedy film.
Where was Small Town produced?
Small Town was produced in Czech Republic.