The Firemen's Ball (1967)
A colorful comedy, in which people dance, steal and extinguish the fire.
The firemen of a provincial Czechoslovakian town throw a ball in honor of the old chief's retirement. There will be music and dancing, a beauty pageant and a raffle. The whole town will be in attendance. However, the proceedings are dogged by difficulty at every step. Workplace injuries, stolen prizes, a shortage of pretty girls... and fire.
Director: Miloš Forman
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: December 15, 1967
Cast
- Jan Vostrčil - Head of Committee
- Josef Šebánek - Committee Member
- František Debelka - Committee Member
- Josef Valnoha - Committee Member
- Ladislav Adam - Committee Member
- Vratislav Čermák - Committee Member
- Václav Novotný - Committee Member
- František Paska - Committee Member
- František Reinstein - Committee Member
- Josef Řehořek - Committee Member
Screenplay
- Miloš Forman (Screenplay)
- Jaroslav Papoušek (Screenplay)
- Ivan Passer (Screenplay)
- Vladimír Bor (Creative Producer)
- Václav Šašek (Story)
Music: Karel Mareš
Cinematography: Miroslav Ondříček
Editing: Miroslav Hájek
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov, Carlo Ponti Cinematografica
Country: Czechoslovakia, Italy
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
small town, dark comedy, czechoslovakia, political satire, czech new wave, communist era, joyful
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Firemen's Ball about?
- The firemen of a provincial Czechoslovakian town throw a ball in honor of the old chief's retirement. There will be music and dancing, a beauty pageant and a raffle. The whole town will be in attendance. However, the proceedings are dogged by difficulty at every step. Workplace injuries, stolen prizes, a shortage of pretty girls... and fire.
- Who directed The Firemen's Ball?
- The Firemen's Ball was directed by Miloš Forman.
- Who stars in The Firemen's Ball?
- The Firemen's Ball stars Jan Vostrčil, Josef Šebánek, František Debelka, Josef Valnoha, Ladislav Adam, Vratislav Čermák.
- How long is The Firemen's Ball?
- The Firemen's Ball has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Firemen's Ball?
- The Firemen's Ball is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Firemen's Ball produced?
- The Firemen's Ball was produced in Czechoslovakia, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Firemen's Ball?
- The themes of The Firemen's Ball include: Dark Comedy and Irony.