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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageCzech
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes13
DirectorVěra Chytilová
WritersVěra Chytilová, Eva Kačírková
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPanelstory or Birth of a Community
About Panelstory or Birth of a Community
An old man is wandering round a badly signposted and as yet mostly under construction Prague housing estate looking for the high rise block into which he is supposed to be moving with his daughter's family. The old granddad from the countryside likes chatting, nothing escapes his eyes and he wants to give everyone a helping hand.
Directed by Věra Chytilová, Panelstory or Birth of a Community leans on a strong ensemble — Lukáš Bech, Antonín Vaňha, Eva Kačírková — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1981.
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