UŽ movie poster

March 21, 1996

Originally released in 1996. UŽ is a comedy film. directed by Zdeněk Tyc.

Starring Barbora Hrzánová, Bohumil Klepl, and Radek Holub

Synopsis

A naive village girl, Valentýna, arrives in Prague and, under dramatic circumstances, becomes reluctantly entangled in the Karlín underworld as a novice prostitute controlled by the slimy gangster Pavouk and his bumbling henchman Milan. She repeatedly refuses the genuine support offered by the incorruptible mounted policeman Viktor Sokol, even as two eccentric observers serve as a choric commentary on the absurdities around them. Through parodic and poetic scenes, ranging from western-inspired mounted police sequences to a surreal “war” over exporting plastic gnomes, the film satirizes contemporary Czech society.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 21, 1996 29 years ago
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Language CS Original language
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Country Czech Republic + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CS

Production Companies

  • In Film Praha
  • Česká televize
  • Barrandov Studio
  • Charlie's Bratislava

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UŽ about?

A naive village girl, Valentýna, arrives in Prague and, under dramatic circumstances, becomes reluctantly entangled in the Karlín underworld as a novice prostitute controlled by the slimy gangste...

Who directed UŽ?

UŽ was directed by Zdeněk Tyc.

When was UŽ released?

UŽ was released on March 21, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in UŽ?

The main cast of UŽ includes Barbora Hrzánová, Bohumil Klepl, Radek Holub, Leoš Suchařípa, Jiří Ornest.