The Firemen's Ball (1967)
The Firemen's Ball (1967)

The Firemen's Ball (1967)

Criterion | 1967 | 73 min | Not rated | Feb 12, 2002

IMDb7.2
200273 minutes

Description

In a small Czech town, the local volunteer fire brigade organizes their annual ball, intending to celebrate community spirit and unity. However, the event quickly descends into chaos as a series of comical mishaps and petty conflicts unfold. The firemen struggle with drunkenness, thefts, and misunderstandings, exposing human flaws and social tensions beneath the surface of the festive occasion. This satirical comedy highlights the absurdity of bureaucratic inefficiency and the fragility of social order with humor and wit, offering a poignant commentary on society through the lens of a seemingly simple local celebration.

Released Year

2002

Gernes

Available Languages

Video
Codec: MPEG-2
Encoding format: 4:3
Resolution: 480i (NTSC)
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.37:1
Audio
Czech: Dolby Digital Mono
Czech: Dolby Digital Mono (less)
Subtitles
English
English (less)
Discs
DVD
Single disc (1 DVD-9)
Packaging
Playback
Region 1

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