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Fear
A car deliberately runs down a young man on a road by a small border town. The locals recognize the dead man as one of the students who were there on volunteer work some time before. The police detectives, Major Kalas (Rudolf Hrusínský) and Lieutenant Varga (Radoslav Brzobohatý) can then get on the trail of the people with whom the victim was involved, especially at the photographic studio headed by Bohuslav Pacer (Bohus Záhorský).
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Plot Summary
A man's obsessive love for his wife leads him to become intensely suspicious and controlling. As his paranoia escalates, his actions begin to alienate his wife and strain their relationship to the breaking point. The film explores the destructive nature of unchecked jealousy and its impact on love and trust.
Critical Reception
The film was critically acclaimed for its sensitive portrayal of complex human emotions and strong performances from its lead actors. It was praised for its nuanced exploration of psychological themes within a domestic drama setting. The direction was noted for its subtle handling of a potentially volatile subject matter.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its compelling psychological drama.
Sanjiv Kumar's performance as the tormented husband was a highlight.
Explores themes of love, jealousy, and possessiveness with depth.
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Fun Fact
The film was one of the early explorations of psychological themes in Indian cinema, delving into the darker aspects of marital relationships at a time when such topics were less frequently addressed.
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