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Kasvoista kasvoihin

Original title: Intimní osvetlení
  • 19651965
  • SS
  • 1h 11m
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7.2/10
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Kasvoista kasvoihin (1965)
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One of the most important images of the Czech New Wave 60s, which was ranked among the top ten domestic films of all time. Feature debut screenwriter and director Ivan Passer is currently hi... Read allOne of the most important images of the Czech New Wave 60s, which was ranked among the top ten domestic films of all time. Feature debut screenwriter and director Ivan Passer is currently his only feature-length film, which was shot in Czechoslovakia. In this original sad comedy ... Read allOne of the most important images of the Czech New Wave 60s, which was ranked among the top ten domestic films of all time. Feature debut screenwriter and director Ivan Passer is currently his only feature-length film, which was shot in Czechoslovakia. In this original sad comedy in a small town after ten years encounter two classmates - musicians: one is a member of t... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
74,896
7,088
  • Director
    • Ivan Passer
  • Writers
    • Jaroslav Papousek
    • Ivan Passer
    • Václav Sasek
  • Stars
    • Zdenek Bezusek
    • Karel Blazek
    • Miroslav Cvrk
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  • Director
    • Ivan Passer
  • Writers
    • Jaroslav Papousek
    • Ivan Passer
    • Václav Sasek
  • Stars
    • Zdenek Bezusek
    • Karel Blazek
    • Miroslav Cvrk
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    • 5User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Zdenek Bezusek
    • Peter
    Karel Blazek
    • Bambas
    Miroslav Cvrk
    • Kaja
    Vera Kresadlová
    Vera Kresadlová
    • Stepa
    Dagmar Redinová
    • Young Marie
    Jaroslava Stedra
    • Marie
    Karel Uhlík
    • Pharmacist
    Vlastimila Vlková
    • Grandmother
    Jan Vostrcil
    Jan Vostrcil
    • Grandfather
    • Director
      • Ivan Passer
    • Writers
      • Jaroslav Papousek
      • Ivan Passer
      • Václav Sasek
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Directorial debut of Ivan Passer.
    • Connections
      Featured in Fejezetek a film történetéböl: A cseh új hullám (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
      Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    User reviews5

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    Intimate Lighting
    I'm assuming that if you've stumbled across this review, you have some interest in "Intimate Lighting", to which I might also add you probably know something or other about the Czech New Wave. This film is squarely in the Czech New Wave, but I must say I detest the use of the phrase "New Wave" (those ruinous French again).

    Anyway, if I assume these things (which I'm certainly not allowed to), I submit that this film is a Must-See.

    This is a film of remarkable simplicity. The camera is detached from any character's point of view and approaches the characters objectively, no judgment, which gives the film a bit of silliness (in an entirely humane way). Its simplicity and silliness are almost profound in their subtle implications of life.

    And the ending -- oh, the ending! -- is what will likely vault the film high in a viewer's memory. The film is short (I love short films), so the ending springs on you almost unexpectedly. I won't ruin it, of course, but the ending is a masterpiece of subtlety (as a certain idol of mine might call it, a "moment") that lays bare (to the astute viewer) the simplicity and absurdity of humanity and our habits.

    Key word: simplicity. I'm sure you're tired of my using it, but this is what gives "Intimate Lighting" (and some other CNW films) its power. And in its spirit, I've kept this review as simple as possible and hope that those of you reading this who express interest in seeing this film see it as soon as you can. If you have seen it, share your thoughts and encourage others to watch it. It is a must-see.
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    • mangoloid
    • Nov 20, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 3, 1967 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • Czechoslovakia
    • Language
      • Czech
    • Also known as
      • Intimate Lighting
    • Filming locations
      • Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • Ceskoslovenský Státní Film
      • Filmové studio Barrandov
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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