The Unbearable Lightness of Being
1988
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Synopsis
Successful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for an operation, meets a young photographer named Tereza, and brings her back with him. Tereza is surprised to learn that Tomas is already having an affair with the bohemian Sabina, but when the Soviet invasion occurs, all three flee to Switzerland. Sabina begins an affair, Tom continues womanizing, and Tereza, disgusted, returns to Czechoslovakia. Realizing his mistake, Tomas decides to chase after her.
Facts
Based on
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Awards
Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Film, Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography, BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Prague, Geneva, Switzerland
Filming location
Lyon, Hôtel de Beauvais, Cour des Voraces, San Francisco, Paris, Geneva
Production
Saul Zaentz
Original language
English
Trailer
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Festival History
- Telluride Film Festival 2019 generic
- BFI London Film Festival 2018 generic
- Academy Awards 1989 academy_award
- Independent Spirit Awards 1989 generic
