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Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book
The impetus for writing the play was a real event - the investigation of the loss of the class register at a boys' school in Vienna's 4th district. The perpetrator was most likely a student named F. Kirchner. Cimrman was a police inspector in Vienna's 4th district at the time, and the school principal turned to him when all educational measures had failed. Six police officers followed the suspect for three days, but to no avail. Cimrman therefore decided to influence Kirchner in a different way: he wrote a play about the theft, which was staged by the police department's drama club as a compulsory school performance. The author expected that seeing the suffering of the teacher, principal, and inspector during their futile investigation would lead the culprit to regret his actions and confess. However, the stubborn boy, the son of a nun, was not moved.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary appears to investigate the disappearance of a class book. The film likely explores the circumstances surrounding its loss and perhaps the reactions or efforts to find it. It's a brief examination of a seemingly minor event, possibly serving as a student project or a lighthearted local piece.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception of 'Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book (1998)' is extremely limited due to its obscurity as a short, likely student or local film. It has not garnered significant critical attention or widespread distribution to allow for a comprehensive analysis of its reception.
What Reviewers Say
Likely a student or local production with minimal public visibility.
Content and reception are not widely documented.
Appears to be a brief, possibly anecdotal, exploration of a minor event.
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Fun Fact
The director and specific cast members are not widely credited for this short film, suggesting it may have been a project by students or a local community group.
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