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Extended Time (Prodloužený čas)
Overview
The dramatic story of Karel Svozil, an aging professor of art history, tells of love and old age, illness, death and the worries of everyday life with a humorous touch. A diagnosis of a cancerous tumour unexpectedly interferes with the life of the wise and sophisticated man and his love affair with the much younger Alena, leading him to contemplate suicide. However, the gloomy thoughts are soon replaced by feverish activity, with which Professor Svozil tries to make the most of his remaining time. He finishes his book, marries his mistress, and openly speaks out against his superior. However, an accident radically changes the whole situation.
Key Crew
Director: Jaromil Jireš
Director of Photography: Jaroslav Kučera
Story: Marta Kadlečíková, Jaromil Jireš
Screenplay: Jaromil Jireš, Marta Kadlečíková
