Cock-a-Doodle-Do (2009)
"Power is sweetest when it is completely disproportionate – when a fool rules over the wise..." Kundera's play reveals in a farcical, even sarcastic way what drives people. For some, the most important thing is to submit and have peace of mind, while others need power over others to live. Milan Kundera says of his comedy Ptákovina that "it is a comedy so frivolous that it is more than a comedy: it is nonsense." Its intricate plot is set in motion by the Director, who draws a rhombus on the blackboard in the classroom. And it is discovered. An investigation ensues, and the all-powerful man of the city, the Chairman, also enters the game. This myth-shrouded comedy was only performed briefly in our country in 1969, and since then no one has officially seen it here. Until September 2008, when director Ladislav Smoček staged it at the Činoherní klub in Prague.
Cast
- Jaromír Dulava - Předseda
- Ondřej Vetchý - Ředitel
- Lucie Žáčková - Eva
- Marika Procházková - Růžena
- David Sir - Žák
- Nela Boudová - Správkyně budov
- Stanislav Zindulka - Starý učitel
- Pavel Kikinčuk - Tělocvikář
- Jana Břežková - Prušánková
- Petr Meissel - Učitel kreslení
Screenplay
- Milan Kundera (Story)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cock-a-Doodle-Do about?
- "Power is sweetest when it is completely disproportionate – when a fool rules over the wise..." Kundera's play reveals in a farcical, even sarcastic way what drives people. For some, the most important thing is to submit and have peace of mind, while others need power over others to live. Milan Kundera says of his comedy Ptákovina that "it is a comedy so frivolous that it is more than a comedy: it is nonsense." Its intricate plot is set in motion by the Director, who draws a rhombus on the blackboard in the classroom. And it is discovered. An investigation ensues, and the all-powerful man of the city, the Chairman, also enters the game. This myth-shrouded comedy was only performed briefly in our country in 1969, and since then no one has officially seen it here. Until September 2008, when director Ladislav Smoček staged it at the Činoherní klub in Prague.
- Who directed Cock-a-Doodle-Do?
- Cock-a-Doodle-Do was directed by Jan Brichcín, Ladislav Smoček.
- Who stars in Cock-a-Doodle-Do?
- Cock-a-Doodle-Do stars Jaromír Dulava, Ondřej Vetchý, Lucie Žáčková, Marika Procházková, David Sir, Nela Boudová.
- How long is Cock-a-Doodle-Do?
- Cock-a-Doodle-Do has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is Cock-a-Doodle-Do?
- Cock-a-Doodle-Do is a Comedy film.
- Where was Cock-a-Doodle-Do produced?
- Cock-a-Doodle-Do was produced in Czech Republic.