In a rare instance of literary adaptation, Chytilová was inspired by Franz Kafka’s writings. Mr. K stashes stolen jewelry away at home and seldom allows his wife to wear it. A nosy neighbour, Mr. B, drops in. A cat observes it all.

• FAMU
• Miloš Kopecký
• Libuše Havelková
• Jaromír Vomáčka
• Věra Chytilová