Basically Normal

Overview

The film follows Karel Novák, who is appointed as the head of a research institute's new department. His ambitious wife, Eva, sees this as an opportunity for social advancement. She quits her job, turns their apartment into a hair salon, and begins networking with influential people. However, her efforts entangle Karel in a web of shady business dealings, including a dubious connection with a foreign company, Djungarden. As misunderstandings and comedic mishaps unfold, Karel finds himself in trouble with the police, while Eva struggles to maintain control over their chaotic rise in society.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 12, 1982

Original language

Czech

Spoken languages

Czech

Countries

Czechoslovakia

Production

Filmové studio Barrandov

Cast

Jan Laibl,Jana Švandová,Marta Richterová,Gabriela Wilhelmová,Jiří Sequens,Jan Kuželka,Václav Štekl,Magdalena Reifová,Zdeněk David,František Jákland 59 more

Director

Otakar Fuka

Writer

Jiří Just,Otakar Fuka,Miloš Brož

Cinematography

Jiří Tarantík

Music

Petr Hapka

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0083269