The Good Soldier Švejk
The first film treatment of the fate of the good soldier Švejk, a dog dealer from Prague, who is arrested after the Sarajevo assassination, psychiatrically examined and later called up to c. and k. army to fight for the emperor lord.
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| Original Title | Dobrý voják Švejk |
| Year | 1926 |
| Country | Czechoslovakia |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Karel Lamač |
| Runtime | 86 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (3 votes) |
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The film constructs its humor on the collision between the protagonist's apparent simplicity and the absurd military bureaucracy. It relies on visual slapstick and pantomime to translate the novel's sharp satire to the silent screen.
Those who tire of straightforward comedies will find a layered, cynical wit beneath the gags. What lingers after the final reel is the timeless image of the little man outsmarting the system with a blank smile. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Karel Lamač
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