Let Him Face the Music!
School supply teacher timid folk art Ales Brabec won first prize at a music festival and will therefore offer to work for the Prague little theater in the basement. Its director Soukup just needs a few songs for the upcoming musical, and so is willing to do everything to Alex to create the right atmosphere for composing.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Jen ho nechte, ať se bojí |
| Year | 1978 |
| Country | Czechoslovakia |
| Genre | Comedy, Music |
| Director | Ladislav Rychman |
| Runtime | 89 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.4/10 (12 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative on the clash between a folk-art-immersed teacher's naive world and the cynical, pragmatic environment of an underground theater. It explores the absurdity of attempting to manufacture inspiration through bureaucratic means, where art is expected to emerge on demand.
What lingers after viewing is the light, melodic humor of the situation, where music itself becomes a character, highlighting the eternal conflict between artistic purity and practical necessity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ladislav Rychman
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With a warm drink on a lazy afternoon, to fully appreciate its gentle, musical wit and cheerful rhythm.
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