Noční jízda
Stanek, a truck driver, is working on a large construction site far from Prague. He hasn't been home for several weeks and is tormented by the idea that his wife is unfaithful. So he sets off to Prague underground and has many adventures along the way. He is stopped by a policeman just outside the building and gives a lift to a group of young people, where he is attracted by a charming girl, a single mother... At home, however, he does not find his wife Ruzena and finally succumbs to the seductions of a neighbour whose husband has left for the night shift. On his way back to the building site on a foggy night, he meets a broken-down ambulance, in which the girl from the youth group who attempted suicide is a patient...
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Plot Summary
The film follows a truck driver, Jarda, who finds himself in a desperate situation after a fatal accident. Trying to cover up his involvement, he becomes entangled with criminals. As the night progresses, his attempts to escape the consequences lead him deeper into a perilous chase and a moral quagmire.
Critical Reception
The film is recognized as a suspenseful crime drama that effectively captures the atmosphere of a desperate night. While not widely internationally recognized, it holds a place within Czech cinema for its tense narrative and exploration of a man's race against time and his own conscience.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its taut suspense and atmospheric depiction of a frantic night.
- A solid crime drama focusing on moral dilemmas and desperate actions.
- The film effectively conveys the protagonist's escalating panic and the consequences of his choices.
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Fun Fact
The film is notable for its tense, almost noir-like atmosphere, which was somewhat unusual for Czech cinema of the early 1970s, blending crime elements with a psychological focus on the protagonist's distress.
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