Pelisky(1999) ✯

Released in 1999, (translated as Cosy Dens ) is a legendary Czech tragicomedy that has attained cult status in its home country. Directed by Jan Hřebejk , the film is a bittersweet exploration of family dynamics and political tension in Prague during the late 1960s, leading up to the 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. Plot Summary

: Often watched as a holiday classic, the film features uniquely Czech traditions such as keeping a live fish in the bathtub and pouring molten lead to tell fortunes. Pelisky(1999)

: It won the FIPRESCI Prize and a Special Mention at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 1999. Released in 1999, (translated as Cosy Dens )