Something Different

– Vera Chytilova wrote and directed this two-part story that took the Grand Prix at the Mannheim Film ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 25 Minutes
Release Year:
1963
Original Name:
O něčem jiném
Something Different (1963) - Also known as O něčem jiném

Vera Chytilova wrote and directed this two-part story that took the Grand Prix at the Mannheim Film Festival. Part one deals with the rigorous training of Olympic champion gymnast Eva Bosakova. She contemplates retirement as she goes through a gruelling training schedule known only by world-class athletes. The second story concerns a housewife who is unappreciated and ignored by her husband. Done in a combination of feature and documentary styles, this is the first full-length effort from Vera Chytilova.

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

20 Dec 1963

Language:

Czech

Director:

Vera Chytilová

Writer:

Vera Chytilová

Main Actors:

Vladimir Bosak, Eva Bosáková, Dagmar Cejnkova, Jirí Kodet

Plot:

Two stories are simultaneously told. One dutiful mother progressively becomes a frustrated woman who is the only one assuming the family responsibilities of working at home and looking after her only son, whereas her husband works all day, does not appreciate his wife's efforts and the only thing he does by the time he gets home is to read the newspaper and watch soccer matches. On the other hand, a female gymnast prepares for her last competition before her career retirement, but faces pressure from her trainer and a lack of motivation to keep going. The film depicts frustration on both sides, and parallels two worlds dominated by men, where women do not receive any recognition, and in case they do, it is momentary.

Awards:

1 win.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10