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Ecce Homo Homolka
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
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Ecce Homo Homolka
Jaroslav Papoušek, Czechoslovakia 1969, 83‘, English subtitles
Cast: Josef Šebánek, Marie Motlová, František Husák, Helena Růžičková, Petr a Matěj Formanovi
The final gem of the Czechoslovak New Wave, Jaroslav Papoušek’s comedy, follows a single summer day with the Homolka family: grandparents, their son Ludva, daughter-in-law Heduš, and twin grandchildren. What begins as a simple countryside outing descends into chaos, exposing petty quarrels and the absurdities of everyday life in 1960s Czechoslovakia. Papoušek’s razor-sharp wit, keen social observation, and mastery of situational humour bring these unforgettable characters to life, while the mischievous Forman twins add lively spontaneity. Brimming with iconic dialogue, comedic brilliance, and subtle satire, the film remains a timeless portrait of family, materialism, and human folly.
