Blocks of Flats
Domy z panelů
Synopsis
A student work by Jiří Menzel, filmed during his second year at the FAMU film school. Views of old Prague and its tenement buildings, symbolizing the obsolete past, alternate with shots of construction sites for new prefabricated apartment buildings. In spite of certain unavoidable propagandistic overtones added by the director, it is notable as the beginning of his search for a “dramaturgy of colors.”
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiří Menzel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jiří Menzel, Jan Svoboda
- Original Score
- Milan Iglo
- Original Title
- Domy z panelů
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- FAMU
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiří Menzel
Jiří Menzel, Jan Svoboda
Milan Iglo
Jaromír Šofr
Ljuljana Lorencová
Department Leadership Roster
Jiří Menzel
Director
Ljuljana Lorencová
Editor
Jaromír Šofr
Director of Photography
Jiří Menzel
Screenplay
Jan Svoboda
Screenplay
Milan Iglo
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blocks of Flats
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What is Blocks of Flats about?
A student work by Jiří Menzel, filmed during his second year at the FAMU film school. Views of old Prague and its tenement buildings, symbolizing the obsolete past, alternate with shots of construction sites for new prefabricated apartment buildings. In spite of certain unavoidable propagandistic overtones added by the director, it is notable as the beginning of his search for a “dramaturgy of colors.”
Who directed Blocks of Flats?
Blocks of Flats was directed by Jiří Menzel.
Who stars in Blocks of Flats?
The principal cast of Blocks of Flats includes Alexandr Postler.
When was Blocks of Flats released and how long is it?
Blocks of Flats was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Blocks of Flats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blocks of Flats was composed by Milan Iglo.