In a rare instance of literary adaptation, Chytilová was inspired by Franz Kafka’s writings. Mr. K stashes stolen jewelry away at home and seldom allows his wife to wear it. A nosy neighbour, Mr. B, drops in. A cat observes it all.
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Cast
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Miloš Kopecký
Mr. K
Known for
The Fabulous Baron Munchausen
Lemonade Joe
Libuše Havelková
Mrs. K
Known for
Closely Watched Trains
Jan Hartmann
Bohumil Šmída
Jaromír Vomáčka
Mr. B
Known for
Daisies
Jan Klusák
Věra Chytilová
Cat (voice)
Also in
Green Street
The Emperor and the Golem
Jan Pacák
Petr Mares
Karel Holek
Věra Chytilová Director · Jan Hartman Story Jan Klusák Composer
First release January 1, 1960 · Produced in XC · Original title Kočičina
Production
FAMU
Production
XC
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Original title
Kočičina
Original language
Czech
Spoken on screen
Czech
Release dates
Slovakia · January 1, 1960
No release date listed for United States.
XC
January 1, 1960 · Premiere
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