Zakázaný výlet
Zakázaný výlet

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Zakázaný výlet

1981
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Czech

Based on a real event - the shooting of a group of working-class children on 20 April 1930 in Radotín. Thirteen-year-old Boženka‘s mother works as a laundress, and Boženka and her two younger siblings are not living on a bed of roses.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Jaromil JirešGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A coming-of-age drama focusing on a group of teenagers on a forbidden trip. As they navigate their desires and frustrations, they encounter unexpected situations that challenge their perceptions of adulthood and responsibility. The film explores themes of rebellion, sexual awakening, and the search for identity within the restrictive social context of its time.

Critical Reception

Zakázaný výlet was noted for its frank portrayal of adolescent sexuality and rebellion, which was somewhat daring for Czechoslovak cinema at the time. While it garnered attention for its subject matter, its critical reception was mixed, with some praising its authenticity and others finding its narrative less compelling. It remains a significant film in the context of Czech cinema of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its candid depiction of teenage angst and desires.

  • Some critics found the plot somewhat underdeveloped.

  • Noted for its historical significance within Czech cinema.

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Fun Fact

The film was initially controversial due to its themes and was not widely released in Czechoslovakia until after the Velvet Revolution.

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