The title Postřižiny (literally "First Haircut") refers to multiple layers of "cutting things short" as the era changes. The introduction of radio, motorized trucks, and shorter workdays symbolizes progress. The film culminates in Maryška cutting her iconic hair into a short, modern style, causing an uproar in the community.
Released in early 1981, ( Postřižiny ) is a celebrated Czechoslovak comedy directed by Oscar-winner Jiří Menzel . Based on the nostalgic novel by Bohumil Hrabal, the film serves as a whimsical, "rose-tinted" exploration of the writer's own family history, specifically the period leading up to his birth. Plot Summary Cutting it Short(1981)
Modern critics often note the film's "old-school sexism," particularly in its final scene where Francin spanks Maryška to reassert his masculinity—an act that perversely earns him the respect of the board. Cutting it Short (Postřižiny) – Jiří Menzel, 1980 The title Postřižiny (literally "First Haircut") refers to
Set shortly after World War I in a quaint provincial town, the story follows (Jiří Schmitzer), the diligent and somewhat uptight manager of the local brewery. His life is defined by a sharp contrast between his professional seriousness and the vibrant, unpredictable nature of his wife, Maryška (Magda Vášáryová). Released in early 1981, ( Postřižiny ) is