Movie

Caterwauling (1960)

• January 1, 1960
• 10m

• Comedy

Overview

In a rare instance of literary adaptation, Chytilová was inspired by Franz Kafka’s writings. Mr. K stashes stolen jewelry away at home and seldom allows his wife to wear it. A nosy neighbour, Mr. B, drops in. A cat observes it all.

Director

Věra Chytilová

Writers

Jan Hartman, Věra Chytilová

Starring

Miloš Kopecký, Libuše Havelková, Jaromír Vomáčka