Description
Vojtech Jasný's sumptuous, surreal satire is one of the most visually inventive and uninhibited films of the Czechoslovak New Wave.
A travelling circus and its magical feline mascot arrive in a provincial Czech town, unleashing mayhem as they expose the virtues, vices and desires of its unruly inhabitants.
Part modern fairy tale, part colourful political metaphor, The Cassandra Cat (also known as When the Cat Comes) is a unique, glorious comic fantasy. Banned after the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, the film was regarded as an unacceptable and subversive critique of Communist society. Now newly restored in all its vibrant glory, this Cannes award-winner makes its world premiere on Blu-ray.
This edition also includes the acclaimed and delightful animated short film Badly Painted Hen by Jirí Brdecka, co-writer of The Cassandra Cat.
Product details
| SKU | 5060114151949 |
| Alphabetical Title | Cassandra Cat, The |
| BFICID | 150046210 |
| Blu-Ray Region | A, B, C |
| Brand / Publisher | Second Run |
| Catalogue Number | SECONDRUNBD059 |
| Certificate | PG |
| Colour | Colour |
| Countries | Czechoslovakia |
| Director | Vojtech Jasny´ |
| Extras | <ul style |
| Format | Blu-ray |
| Language(s) | Czech |
| Product contents | 1 disc |
| Running time | 105 mins |
| Subtitles | English |
| Year | 1963 |
Extras
