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Where Are You Going?
In this comedy, a mathematician is so bored and burnt-out with his career that he rebels, first by crawling under a table during an interminable faculty meeting and then by throwing his telephone away, locking his wife out of their apartment, and running off on his own. At this point, the comedy takes a turn when the rebellious mathematician follows a strange wheel and meets a goatherd who shelters him in his humble abode. Events change from a bit odd to totally bizarre as the mathematician continues on his journey of escape.
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Plot Summary
A poignant drama set in the Czech Republic, the film follows a young man grappling with existential questions and his place in a rapidly changing world. As he navigates personal relationships and societal pressures, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The narrative explores themes of identity, disillusionment, and the search for meaning in the face of uncertainty.
Critical Reception
The film was a modest success, appreciated for its introspective tone and strong performances, though it was not a widespread critical darling. Audiences found it to be a thought-provoking, if somewhat somber, portrayal of youthful angst.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive portrayal of a young man's inner turmoil.
Felt by some to be a bit too slow-paced and melancholic.
Effective in capturing the atmosphere of a specific time and place.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available for this film, but it is generally considered a niche arthouse drama.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in several picturesque, yet somber, rural areas of Czechoslovakia, adding to its reflective mood.
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