In a rare instance of literary adaptation, Chytilová was inspired by Franz Kafka’s writings. Mr. K stashes stolen jewelry away at home and seldom allows his wife to wear it. A nosy neighbour, Mr. B, drops in. A cat observes it all.
Genre: Comedy
Stars: Miloš Kopecký, Libuše Havelková, Jaromír Vomáčka, Věra Chytilová
Crew: Karel Holek (Makeup & Hair), Petr Weigl (Production Manager), Libor Pešek (Conductor), Jan Klusák (Original Music Composer), Jan Hartman (Story), Věra Chytilová (Screenplay)
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Studio: FAMU
Runtime: 10 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1960
IMDb: 10
Keywords:short film, student film