Synopsis
The firemen of a provincial Czechoslovakian town throw a ball in honor of the old chief's retirement. There will be music and dancing, a beauty pageant and a raffle. The whole town will be in attendance. However, the proceedings are dogged by difficulty at every step. Workplace injuries, stolen prizes, a shortage of pretty girls... and fire.
Facts
Setting
Czech Republic
Filming location
Vrchlabí, Kulturní dům Střelnice, Horská
Production
Barrandov Studios
Original language
Czech
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Transilvania International Film Festival 2014 generic
- Seville European Film Festival 2004 generic
- Academy Awards 1969 academy_award
- Cannes Film Festival 1968 generic
