Trhani

Václav Wasserman already liked Neruda in the silent film era, which is quite significant, given the formal aspect of Quarrymen. It's a pleasure to consider Quarrymen in the context of contemporary work dominated by a lighter genre and not this raw, early Neruda. I am very happy to see Struna, Marion, and especially Slávka Doležalová. The melancholic mood, the different pace of the narrative, and the generally completely different (and unpleasant) subject matter of Quarrymen will probably never make the film a memorable hit, but for lovers of the Czech 1930s, watching it should be a given. (22.09.2015)