Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book (1998)
The impetus for writing the play was a real event - the investigation of the loss of the class register at a boys' school in Vienna's 4th district. The perpetrator was most likely a student named F. Kirchner. Cimrman was a police inspector in Vienna's 4th district at the time, and the school principal turned to him when all educational measures had failed. Six police officers followed the suspect for three days, but to no avail. Cimrman therefore decided to influence Kirchner in a different way: he wrote a play about the theft, which was staged by the police department's drama club as a compulsory school performance. The author expected that seeing the suffering of the teacher, principal, and inspector during their futile investigation would lead the culprit to regret his actions and confess. However, the stubborn boy, the son of a nun, was not moved.
Cast
- Zdeněk Svěrák - Teacher
- Ladislav Smoljak - Headmaster
- Jaroslav Weigel - Inspector
- Miloň Čepelka - Chief Province School Inspector
Screenplay
Keywords
theater play
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book about?
- The impetus for writing the play was a real event - the investigation of the loss of the class register at a boys' school in Vienna's 4th district. The perpetrator was most likely a student named F. Kirchner. Cimrman was a police inspector in Vienna's 4th district at the time, and the school principal turned to him when all educational measures had failed. Six police officers followed the suspect for three days, but to no avail. Cimrman therefore decided to influence Kirchner in a different way: he wrote a play about the theft, which was staged by the police department's drama club as a compulsory school performance. The author expected that seeing the suffering of the teacher, principal, and inspector during their futile investigation would lead the culprit to regret his actions and confess. However, the stubborn boy, the son of a nun, was not moved.
- Who directed Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book?
- Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book was directed by Ladislav Smoljak.
- Who stars in Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book?
- Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book stars Zdeněk Svěrák, Ladislav Smoljak, Jaroslav Weigel, Miloň Čepelka.
- How long is Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book?
- Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book?
- Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book is a Comedy film.
- Where was Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book produced?
- Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book was produced in Czech Republic.