small town,dark comedy,czechoslovakia,political satire,czech new wave,communist era,joyful

The Firemen's Ball (1967)

Poster for The Firemen's Ball

A colorful comedy, in which people dance, steal and extinguish the fire.

The firemen of a provincial Czechoslovakian town throw a ball in honor of the old chief's retirement. There will be music and dancing, a beauty pageant and a raffle. The whole town will be in attendance. However, the proceedings are dogged by difficulty at every step. Workplace injuries, stolen prizes, a shortage of pretty girls... and fire.

Cast & Crew

Director
Miloš Forman
  • Profile picture of Jan Vostrčil
    Head of Committee Jan Vostrčil
  • Profile picture of František Debelka
    Committee Member František Debelka
  • Profile picture of Josef Valnoha
    Committee Member Josef Valnoha
  • Profile picture of Josef Kolb
    Josef Josef Kolb
  • Profile picture of Milada Ježková
    Josef's Wife Milada Ježková
  • Profile picture of Jan Stöckl
    Retired Fire Chief Jan Stöckl
  • Profile picture of Antonín Blažejovský
    Standa Antonín Blažejovský
  • Profile picture of Vlastimila Vlková
    Vlastimila Vlková

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Keywords

  • small town
  • dark comedy
  • czechoslovakia
  • political satire
  • czech new wave
  • communist era
  • joyful