

The Firemen's Ball (1967)
Criterion | 1967 | 73 min | Not rated | Feb 12, 2002
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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.
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