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Blocks of Flats

1960 · 6 min Documentary
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

A student work by Jiří Menzel, filmed during his second year at the FAMU film school. Views of old Prague and its tenement buildings, symbolizing the obsolete past, alternate with shots of construction sites for new prefabricated apartment buildings. In spite of certain unavoidable propagandistic overtones added by the director, it is notable as the beginning of his search for a “dramaturgy of colors.”

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Domy z panelů
Year 1960
Country Czechoslovakia
Genre Documentary
Director Jiří Menzel
Runtime 6 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (3 votes)

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Blocks of Flats is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1960. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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