Rychlík do Ostravy

A significant event in the life of the Ostrava assemblers. Private matters take a backseat as preparations are being made to fit the high-rise chimney with an extension for burning kycht gases. The challenging installation is to be carried out by helicopter and the first attempts have not been successful...

Directed by Jaroslav Mach, Rychlík do Ostravy leans on a strong ensemble — František Vicena, L. H. Struna, Jan Skopeček — 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 drama titles of 1960.