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Joseph Kilian

1964 · 38 min Drama
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

The story is about Harold, an isolated figure in an overwhelming world of totalitarian bureaucracy. Harold tries to find the elusive Joseph Kilian, an old acquaintance, in Prague. When Harold stumbles across a state-run cat-lending store, he impulsively rents a feline for the day. Later, he attempts to return the cat and finds that the store no longer exists. Now with a furry companion, Harold continues his search for Kilian. Written and directed by Pavel Juracek, this 40 minute film effectively aims its allegorical shots at personality cults and the absurdities of a totalitarian regime.

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Original Title Postava k podpírání
Year 1964
Country Czechoslovakia
Genre Drama
Director Pavel Juráček
Runtime 38 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (20 votes)

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Pavel Juracek constructs a Kafkaesque parable that relies on stark black-and-white imagery to create a sense of eerie authenticity. The film explores the mechanisms of dehumanization within a system where bureaucracy replaces human connection with phantom obligations.

What lingers after the viewing is the chilling simplicity of its allegory—a world where absurdity is the only logic and the most innocent act becomes one of quiet defiance. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Pavel Juráček

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Watch in a quiet, contemplative evening setting. Best viewed alone for full immersion.

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