Pearls of the Deep

A manifesto of sorts for the Czech New Wave, this five-part anthology shows off the breadth of expression and the versatility of the movement’s directors. Based on stories by the legendary writer Bohumil Hrabal, the shorts range from the surreally chilling to the caustically observant to the casually romantic, but all have a cutting, wily view of the world.

Top Cast

Pavla Maršálková

Mother (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")

Ferdinand Krůta

Father František (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")

Alois Vachek

Disabled Man (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")

Emil Iserle

Uncle (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")

Miroslav Nohýnek

Lover (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")