Basically Normal (1982)
The film follows Karel Novák, who is appointed as the head of a research institute's new department. His ambitious wife, Eva, sees this as an opportunity for social advancement. She quits her job, turns their apartment into a hair salon, and begins networking with influential people. However, her efforts entangle Karel in a web of shady business dealings, including a dubious connection with a foreign company, Djungarden. As misunderstandings and comedic mishaps unfold, Karel finds himself in trouble with the police, while Eva struggles to maintain control over their chaotic rise in society.
Director: Otakar Fuka
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: March 12, 1982
Cast
- Petr Kostka - Karel Novák
- Jorga Kotrbová - Eva Nováková
- Magdalena Reifová - Mirka Nováková
- Magdalena Bičíková - Jarka Nováková
- Zdeněk Dítě - Růžička
- Zita Kabátová - Kunešová
- Slávka Budínová - Preichingerová
- Petr Nárožný - Ing. Erich Mazáč
- Marta Richterová - Monika Mazáčová
- Vlastimil Fišar - Docent Šiška
Screenplay
- Miloš Brož (Creative Producer)
- Jiří Just (Screenplay)
- Otakar Fuka (Screenplay)
- Jiří Just (Story)
Music: Petr Hapka
Cinematography: Jiří Tarantík
Editing: Zdeněk Stehlík
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Otakar Fuka
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Basically Normal about?
- The film follows Karel Novák, who is appointed as the head of a research institute's new department. His ambitious wife, Eva, sees this as an opportunity for social advancement. She quits her job, turns their apartment into a hair salon, and begins networking with influential people. However, her efforts entangle Karel in a web of shady business dealings, including a dubious connection with a foreign company, Djungarden. As misunderstandings and comedic mishaps unfold, Karel finds himself in trouble with the police, while Eva struggles to maintain control over their chaotic rise in society.
- Who directed Basically Normal?
- Basically Normal was directed by Otakar Fuka.
- Who stars in Basically Normal?
- Basically Normal stars Petr Kostka, Jorga Kotrbová, Magdalena Reifová, Magdalena Bičíková, Zdeněk Dítě, Zita Kabátová.
- How long is Basically Normal?
- Basically Normal has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Basically Normal?
- Basically Normal is a Comedy film.
- Where was Basically Normal produced?
- Basically Normal was produced in Czechoslovakia.