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Tísňové volání
A dramatic patrol car weekend on the streets of Prague's city centre. Lieutenant Josef Kabát and his colleagues drive through the centre of Prague every day in a patrol car. He loves his neighbourhood more than anything and wouldn't trade it for a more comfortable life in the office or at the control room. After a citizen calls the 158 emergency line, Kabát goes to various cases, be it accidents, thefts, disturbances or assaults. In one burglarized apartment, he finds the perpetrators' broken dioptric glasses and a torn piece of leather jacket. These are exactly the kind of things worn by his 18-year-old son Pavel, who coincidentally disappeared at the same time, allegedly with friends on a cottage holiday. However, Kabát has no time to deal with his family problems: there are too many thieves and shady characters roaming the streets of Prague. The worst of them are a couple of young men who have just raped and murdered an innocent girl...
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Plot Summary
A psychological drama centered around a woman who becomes entangled in a complex web of deceit and crime after making an emergency call. The investigation into a seemingly straightforward case uncovers hidden relationships and dark secrets within a seemingly normal community. As the truth begins to surface, characters are forced to confront their past actions and the consequences they bring.
Critical Reception
As a Czech television film from the socialist era, 'Tísňové volání' was produced for domestic consumption and its critical reception outside of Czechoslovakia is not widely documented. Within its original context, such films often served as cautionary tales and explored social themes, usually receiving a generally positive reception from audiences for their dramatic content and moral lessons.
What Reviewers Say
Often cited for its suspenseful narrative and exploration of human psychology.
Praised for its performances, particularly the lead actresses.
Viewed as a representative example of Czech television drama of the 1980s, tackling complex social issues.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced by the Czechoslovak Television (Československá televize), which was the sole broadcaster in Czechoslovakia during that period, and its films often reflected the societal norms and political climate of the time.
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