Occupation
Okupace
Synopsis
After the premiere, the theatre group gathers in a bar to celebrate. However, the cheerful gathering is interrupted by a drunken Soviet officer. He insists on selling a can of petrol. However, when he senses the awkwardness, the hidden hatred, the cowardice, the timidity of the people there, he begins to enjoy the situation with his intrusiveness. When he takes his pistol out of its holster, things start to get crazy. The people in the bar suddenly become “freedom fighters” against the Russian occupation.
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Antonie Formanová
Milada
Martin Pechlát
Jindřich
Tomáš Jeřábek
Antonín
Cyril Dobrý
Vladimír
Pavel Neškudla
Petr
Vlastimil Venclík
Josef
Otakar Brousek
Manager
Oleksiy Horbunov
Russian Officer
Lucie Roznětínská
Bartender
Anton Tataru
Russian Soldier
Tomáš Vykopal
Military Driver
Stepan Nakhaev
Soldier with Cigarette
Jan Hlavsa
Propman
Julie Žáčková
Cloakroom Attendant
Barbora Wochnerová
Milada's Friend
Alex East
Russian soldier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michal Nohejl
- Screenplay & Story
- Vojtěch Mašek, Marek Šindelka
- Original Score
- Hank J. Manchini, La Petite Sonja
- Original Title
- Okupace
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, German, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- unit+sofa, Česká televize, PFX
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michal Nohejl
Vojtěch Mašek, Marek Šindelka, Josef Viewegh
Hank J. Manchini, La Petite Sonja
Jan Baset Střítežský
Petr Turyna
Filip Hejduk, Jitka Fridrichova, Fady Salame, Jan Hlavsa, Julie Žáčková
Department Leadership Roster
Filip Hejduk
Producer
Jitka Fridrichova
Producer
Fady Salame
Producer
Michal Nohejl
Director
Petr Turyna
Editor
Jan Hlavsa
Producer
Tomáš Svoboda
Production Design
Vojtěch Mašek
Screenplay
Julie Žáčková
Producer
Josefína Bakošová
Costume Design
Marek Šindelka
Screenplay
Jan Baset Střítežský
Director of Photography
Hank J. Manchini
Original Music Composer
La Petite Sonja
Original Music Composer
Martin Sobotka
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Occupation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Occupation about?
After the premiere, the theatre group gathers in a bar to celebrate. However, the cheerful gathering is interrupted by a drunken Soviet officer. He insists on selling a can of petrol. However, when he senses the awkwardness, the hidden hatred, the cowardice, the timidity of the people there, he begins to enjoy the situation with his intrusiveness. When he takes his pistol out of its holster, things start to get crazy. The people in the bar suddenly become “freedom fighters” against the Russian occupation.
Who directed Occupation?
Occupation was directed by Michal Nohejl.
Who stars in Occupation?
The principal cast of Occupation includes Antonie Formanová, Martin Pechlát, Tomáš Jeřábek, Cyril Dobrý, Pavel Neškudla.
When was Occupation released and how long is it?
Occupation was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Occupation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Occupation was composed by Hank J. Manchini, La Petite Sonja.