Caterwauling

Caterwauling

Caterwauling

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Caterwauling

1960

0h 10m

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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.

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4 members

Acting

Miloš Kopecký

Mr. K

Miloš Kopecký

Acting

Libuše Havelková

Mrs. K

Libuše Havelková

Sound

Jaromír Vomáčka

Mr. B

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Directing

Věra Chytilová

Cat (voice)

Věra Chytilová

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