Zaostřit prosím! (1956)
A Czech satirical comedy, filmed according to a script by the State Prize laureate Jiří Marek based on several of his satirical short stories. The film contains three stories, the first of which mocks careerism, the second takes aim at the inadequate attitude of some of our literary critics, and the final story is a satirical picture of how irresponsible construction work is still done in some parts of our country.
Director: Martin Frič
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: December 25, 1956
Cast
- Jan Pivec - critic Pošahal
- Josef Kemr - Jan Přehršle
- Zdeňka Baldová - Přehršle's mother-in-law
- Gustav Heverle - construction director Bláha
- Vlasta Burian - accountant Dušek
- Vlastimil Brodský - accountant Macek
- František Vnouček - editor in chief
- František Filipovský - Secretary to the Minister
- Miloš Nedbal - Director
- Lubomír Lipský - Chief Accountant Pištora
Screenplay
- Jiří Marek (Screenplay)
- Jiří Marek (Short Story)
Music: Ludvík Podéšť
Cinematography: Václav Pazderník
Editing: Jan Kohout
Production: Studio hraných filmů
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
satire, based on short story
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zaostřit prosím! about?
- A Czech satirical comedy, filmed according to a script by the State Prize laureate Jiří Marek based on several of his satirical short stories. The film contains three stories, the first of which mocks careerism, the second takes aim at the inadequate attitude of some of our literary critics, and the final story is a satirical picture of how irresponsible construction work is still done in some parts of our country.
- Who directed Zaostřit prosím!?
- Zaostřit prosím! was directed by Martin Frič.
- Who stars in Zaostřit prosím!?
- Zaostřit prosím! stars Jan Pivec, Josef Kemr, Zdeňka Baldová, Gustav Heverle, Vlasta Burian, Vlastimil Brodský.
- What genre is Zaostřit prosím!?
- Zaostřit prosím! is a Comedy film.
- Where was Zaostřit prosím! produced?
- Zaostřit prosím! was produced in Czechoslovakia.
- What are the themes of Zaostřit prosím!?
- The themes of Zaostřit prosím! include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.