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Closely Watched Trains (1966)
15K
Original name: Ostře sledované vlaky
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War
Country: Czechoslovakia
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
In a small town still occupied by the Germans as World War II's tide is turning toward the Allies, apprentice train-watcher Milos is oblivious to the war. Instead, he is obsessed with having his first sexual experience. Despite the favors of train conductor Masa, Milos has no luck. His quest leads him to a female Resistance fighter who, in passing, recruits him to the cause. As Milos finally finds love, danger draws closer.
Style:
erotic, atmospheric, talky, touching, sincere, realistic, dark comedy, black and white, thought provoking, avant garde ...
Plot:
world war two, coming of age, satire, resistance, storytelling, stallion, politics, occupation, village life, communism, wartime life, partisan, sexuality, renaissance, virginity, bittersweet, father son relationship, husband wife relationship, railway, absurdism, looking for sex, unlikely friendships, nazi, friendship, female nudity ...
Time:
20th century, 1940s, year 1966, 1930s
Place:
czech republic, eastern europe, europe, czechoslovakia, prague, central europe, japan ...
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Country: Czech Republic, Slovakia
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
Jan Dítě has been released from a Czech prison just before the very end of his 15-year sentence. Settling in a town near the border, he occupies his time with rebuilding a deserted house, and recalling his past. His main wish in life was to be a ...
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Time:
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Place:
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Place:
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Duration: 95 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Duration: 80 min.
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Time:
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Duration: 111 min.
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Duration: 117 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Duration: 108 min.
Story:
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Story:
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