Summaries

Alexander Novak goes to Prague to find a film extract. He meets Elena, with whom he falls in love, and who introduces him to Josef, the director of the film's Archives, who turns out to be Elena's lover. This one disappears

A young American in his twenties, Alexander Novak, has only one ambition: to go to Prague. This trip is motivated by the desire to find a film clip there. This research is Alexander's obsession. But as soon as he arrives in Prague, when he nearly drowns in the river rushing to save a lost dog, nothing turns out as he had planned. He meets Elena who immediately offers him the services of the Film Archives. She seduces him with her sensuality and unpredictable humor. She introduced him to one of her passions: wrestling. A love story begins.

Details

Keywords
  • mother
  • director
  • prague czechoslovakia
  • ashes
  • scot
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Feb 23, 1993
Countries of origin United Kingdom France
Language English
Filming locations Czech Republic
Production companies Canal+ British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) British Screen Productions

Box office

Budget $352972226

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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