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Smích se lepí na paty
Sixty-year-old Joska Platejz, a peculiar jack of all trades, lives in a cottage in the Giant Mountains. He cooks wonderfully for a group of woodcutters. He has brought a mountain stream to his cottage and set up a set of tanks (one of which he keeps trout in). He also has a wind turbine, a wood-burning cable car, air-conditioning in the cottage and a mannequin of a man called Albert, who scares away unknown visitors. Joska is a man who claims that it is best to be alone, yet he constantly tries not to be alone. He is friends with a gamekeeper, a teacher, he tries to get his children to visit him regularly and therefore easily succumbs to a middle-aged lady. She doesn't take long to persuade him and soon comes to his cottage. A great love seems to be born...
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Plot Summary
A satirical comedy about a man who tries to achieve success and wealth through dubious means, only to find himself entangled in increasingly absurd situations. The film follows his journey as he navigates the world of business and social climbing, encountering colorful characters along the way. Ultimately, his pursuit of happiness proves to be a slippery slope, leading to unexpected and humorous consequences.
Critical Reception
The film was met with mixed to positive reviews, appreciated for its satirical edge and performances, though some critics found its humor to be somewhat dated. It was a notable release within Czech cinema of the late 1980s, reflecting the social and economic climate of the time.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its biting satire of materialism and ambition.
Appreciated for the comedic performances, particularly from Jozef Kroner.
Some viewers found the plot convoluted and the humor occasionally over-the-top.
Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge from readily available public data, but general commentary suggests appreciation for its comedic elements and social commentary.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Laughter Sticks to Heels', is a Czech idiom that implies difficulty in shaking off something, often humor or trouble.
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