Summary
Jiří Suchý’s decade-long association with Prague’s Semafor theatre is celebrated via two feature films that utilise the character of cabaret performer Jonáš. The actor, singer and writer started out in this stage role paired with musician Jiří Šlitr. But after the death of his stage partner, Suchý found a new partner by way of Jitka Molavcová, with whom he devised the character of the love-struck cleaning lady Žofie Melicharová. She too serves as protagonist in this loose 1988 musical sketch sequel to Jonáš a Melicharová (Jonáš and Melicharová, 1986). Director Vladimír Sís again takes the helm, in a story filled with musical numbers and the comedic escapades of its two main characters. While looking for a present for the cleaning lady, Jonáš is struck down with flu. His illness-induced hallucinations see the real Melicharová battling with the perfect woman in the form of Olivie (Mahulena Bočanová). The story allows the performers to offer up many classic Semafor songs.
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