Světáci
Directed by:
Zdeněk Podskalský st.Screenplay:
Vratislav BlažekCinematography:
František ValertCast:
Jiří Sovák, Vlastimil Brodský, Jan Libíček, Jiřina Bohdalová, Jiřina Jirásková, Iva Janžurová, Jiřina Šejbalová, Oldřich Nový, Ilja Prachař, Vladimír Menšík (more)Plots(1)
Three country plasterers are living in Prague while they renovate façades. In order to probe the mysteries of urban nightlife and not come off as naïve yokels, they buy proper suits and get training in the social niceties. At the swish Diplomat Grill, the trio meet three elegant beauties. Unbeknownst to them, the girls are also pretending to be members of the elite in order to fleece the three masons, whom they mistake for their betters.... One of the best domestic comedies of the period, the film was co-created by director Zdeněk Podskalský and screenwriter Vratislav Blažek. The casting of the film boosted the appeal of this seemingly easy-going gloss on the moral decay of socialist society (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)
(more)Reviews (7)
Towards the end, I had a slight feeling that the comedy was losing its momentum, but not to the extent that it didn't remain excellent. However, all the actors appeared funnier, especially Sovák with his incredible lines. All three main male characters, on the other hand, are exceptionally well-performed, and Oldřich Nový shines in his last film role. An excellent comedy that never gets old.
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"Don't make a fool of yourself." - "What kind of fool? I'll give him a kick in the ass and it'll be done." A distinguished cast and several performances that still take your breath away (Sovak and Brodsky are unforgettable) in a very well-made, mostly conversational and partially situational comedy, which unfortunately suffers greatly from forcefully inserted songs.
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I enjoyed this conversational comedy even after years. The script was brutally simple, but its execution was great. The cast was stellar and the conversation in which the participants were able to connect six different topics completely blew my mind. I would have done without all the singing and dancing, but not even that could deter me from giving five stars.
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The peak of Zdenek Podskalsky's work and also one of the best Czech comedies ever. Brilliant satire on plebeian conditions here, relying on exceptional cast, daring script that wouldn't have passed a year later, quality music, and experienced, talented direction. A unique film full of absurd situations, sarcastic lines, and in the best sense of the word, popular humor. Despite the provocative topic, the dialogues never slide into cheap vulgarity. Světáci is an honestly and elegantly made comedy for the widest range of viewers. Alongside the top actors of the comedy industry at the time, the film also provided the last major film role for the aged veteran of Czech farces, Oldřich Nový, who had significantly limited media exposure back then. Overall impression 95%.
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A Czech plasterer vs Czech whore in the realities of Czechoslovakia. It's a nice idea. The eccentricity from the period reality and the musical inserts create a truly Dadaist collage. Yet if it weren't for the emeritus Oldřich Nový and Jiřina Šejbalová, who fell in love with Menšík's humor ex-post behind the scenes, I wouldn't appreciate the retro flicks about the First Republic.
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