Kráska v nesnázích (2006)
Release Year: 2006
Nation: Czech Republic
Alternative Title: Beauty in Trouble, Szépség bajban, Piękność w opałach, Frumusete in pericol, Красавица в беде
Director: Jan Hrebejk, Jan Hřebejk
Writer: Jan Hrebejk, Petr Jarchovský, Robert Graves
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Ondřej Trojan
Companies: Total HelpArt T.H.A., Česká televize
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Film, Drama
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Story
Marcela, weary of her husband Jarda's behavior, leaves him with their children to stay at her mother's house after a flood damages their Prague home. While there, she meets Benes, the refined owner of a stolen car previously used by Jarda's gang for illegal activities. Marcela finds herself attracted to Benes' sophistication and stability while still finding Jarda sexually appealing despite his imprisonment for his role in the car thefts. Meanwhile, their respective mothers pressure Marcela towards different choices. The film explores Marcela's internal conflict between her physical attraction to Jarda and the security offered by Benes.
Summary
Directed by Jan Hřebejk, 'Kráska v nesnázích' (Beauty in Misfortune) is a Czech comedy-drama released in 2006. The film explores themes of relationships, personal choice, and the aftermath of communism through the story of Marcela, who leaves her husband Jarda amidst changing circumstances and meets Benes, complicating her feelings. It's a character-driven narrative that navigates the complexities of human desire and societal expectations in post-communist Prague.