We Are Basically Normal
V podstatě jsme normální
Synopsis
The film follows Karel Novák, who is appointed as the head of a research institute's new department. His ambitious wife, Eva, sees this as an opportunity for social advancement. She quits her job, turns their apartment into a hair salon, and begins networking with influential people. However, her efforts entangle Karel in a web of shady business dealings, including a dubious connection with a foreign company, Djungarden. As misunderstandings and comedic mishaps unfold, Karel finds himself in trouble with the police, while Eva struggles to maintain control over their chaotic rise in society.
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Petr Kostka
Karel Novák
Jorga Kotrbová
Eva Nováková
Magdalena Reifová
Mirka Nováková
Magdalena Bičíková
Jarka Nováková
Zdeněk Dítě
Růžička
Zita Kabátová
Kunešová
Slávka Budínová
Preichingerová
Petr Nárožný
Ing. Erich Mazáč
Marta Richterová
Monika Mazáčová
Vlastimil Fišar
Docent Šiška
Dagmar Patrasová
Ilona
Jiří Knot
Ing. Anděl
František Filipovský
Knotek
Svatopluk Beneš
Julius Hirsch
Jiří Lír
Jana Synková
Miriam Kantorková
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otakar Fuka
- Screenplay & Story
- Otakar Fuka, Jiří Just
- Original Score
- Petr Hapka
- Original Title
- V podstatě jsme normální
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otakar Fuka
Otakar Fuka, Jiří Just, Miloš Brož
Petr Hapka
Jiří Tarantík
Zdeněk Stehlík
Department Leadership Roster
Otakar Fuka
Director
Šárka Hejnová
Costume Design
Jiří Tarantík
Director of Photography
Otakar Fuka
Screenplay
Jiří Just
Screenplay
Oldřich Bosák
Production Design
Petr Hapka
Original Music Composer
Zdeněk Stehlík
Editor
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What is We Are Basically Normal about?
The film follows Karel Novák, who is appointed as the head of a research institute's new department. His ambitious wife, Eva, sees this as an opportunity for social advancement. She quits her job, turns their apartment into a hair salon, and begins networking with influential people. However, her efforts entangle Karel in a web of shady business dealings, including a dubious connection with a foreign company, Djungarden. As misunderstandings and comedic mishaps unfold, Karel finds himself in trouble with the police, while Eva struggles to maintain control over their chaotic rise in society.
Who directed We Are Basically Normal?
We Are Basically Normal was directed by Otakar Fuka.
Who stars in We Are Basically Normal?
The principal cast of We Are Basically Normal includes Petr Kostka, Jorga Kotrbová, Magdalena Reifová, Magdalena Bičíková, Zdeněk Dítě.
When was We Are Basically Normal released and how long is it?
We Are Basically Normal was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for We Are Basically Normal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We Are Basically Normal was composed by Petr Hapka.