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The Joke (1969) - film poster, directed by Jaromil Jireš

The Joke

1969
77 min Feature
Directed by
Jaromil Jireš
Comedy Drama
Not currently streaming on CaSTV

Synopsis

In the 1950s, Ludvik Jahn was expelled from the Communist Party and the University by his fellow students, because of a politically incorrect note he sent to his girlfriend. Fifteen years later, he tries to get his revenge by seducing Helena, the wife of one of his accusers.

Facts

Based on The Joke
Original language Czech

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