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The accountants at a agricultural cooperative near Prague have completed the calculation of wages. The driver with the cashier are leaving for a bank in Prague to withdraw the cash amounting to over one million crowns. On returning back, an oncoming heavy truck appears, crashing into their car. The injured men cannot defend themselves, and the whole cash is stolen from them.
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Plot Summary
A group of individuals find themselves trapped in a mysterious and unsettling sanatorium after experiencing a strange accident. As they try to understand their situation, they uncover dark secrets about the place and its enigmatic staff. Paranoia and psychological tension escalate as they question reality and their own sanity, desperately seeking an escape from the oppressive environment.
Critical Reception
This film is considered a cult classic in Czech cinema, praised for its atmospheric tension and unsettling themes. While not widely distributed internationally, it has garnered a dedicated following among fans of experimental and psychological horror. Critics often highlight its unique visual style and ambiguous narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological depth.
Appreciated for its unique and surreal visual style.
Criticized by some for its ambiguous and challenging narrative.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to limited availability, but those available tend to highlight the film's disturbing nature and artistic merit, though its abstract storytelling can be polarizing.
Fun Fact
The film was controversial upon its release in Czechoslovakia for its dark themes and ambiguous portrayal of authority, leading to limited screenings.
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