Summary
Based on the novel Kulhavý Orfeus (Hobbling Orpheus) by Jan Otčenášek, this 1972 comedy from director Vladimír Čech is set in June 1944. Young worker Vojta serves as the protagonist, who, for the sake of appearances, marries the daughter of a wealthy master builder. The marriage is designed to save her from being sent to work in the German Reich. Vojta agrees to the sham because he secretly loves Alena. But when the bride’s family learns that Vojta has been accused at the foundry where he works of anti-German activities, the marriage is over... Michal Pavlata (Vojta) and Jana Preissová (Alena) star in this film somewhat afflicted by contemporary “normalisation” era tones. Irena Kačírková takes the role of Alena’s ambitious mother. Additionally, Václav Neckář portrays foundry worker Piškot; during this time, this actor frequently combined his singing and acting careers.
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