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 Jiří Brdečka, co-writer of The Cassandra Cat.
Extras
The Cassandra Cat (Až prijde kocour, 1963) presented from a new 4K restoration by the Czech National Film Archive.
A newly-recorded Projection Booth audio commentary with Mike White, Spencer Parsons and Chris Stachiw. • Badly Painted Hen (Špatně namalovaná slepice, 1963): the acclaimed animated short film by Jiří Brdečka, co-writer of The Cassandra Cat.
Trailer
Booklet featuring an expansive essay by author Cerise Howard.
New and improved English subtitle translation. • World premiere on Blu-ray.
