🎬 The Joke (1969)

Jaromír Hanzlík is a Czech actor who rose to prominence from the 1970s onwards, known for his roles in Czech film and television. He appeared in notable films such as Jak svět přichází o básníky and Kulový blesk. He has had a long career spanning theatre, film, and television productions.

Milan Kundera (1929–2023) was a Czech-born writer who spent much of his life in France. He is best known for novels such as The Unbearable Lightness of Being and The Joke, which explore themes of memory, identity, and political power. His work has been translated into dozens of languages and is considered a landmark o…

Jaroslava Obermaierová is a Czech actress best known for her role in the Bastardi film series. She has also appeared in theatre and television productions, particularly in comedic and character roles.

At one time, Czech director Evald Schorm was known as "the conscience of the Czech New Wave" and was known for using film to promote notions of compassion, equality, and individualism in the face of social structure. Originally an opera singer, the Prague native studied filmmaking at the prestigious F.A.M.U. between 1…

Josef Somr is a Czech actor known for his work in theatre and film. He gained wide recognition for his lead role as Ludvík in Jaromil Jireš's film The Joke (Žert, 1968), based on Milan Kundera's debut novel. He is considered one of the notable faces of the Czech New Wave cinema.

Luděk Munzar was a Czech actor and a prominent member of the National Theatre in Prague. He appeared in Jaromil Jireš's film Žert (1968), an adaptation of Milan Kundera's debut novel. He was celebrated for his wide range across theatre, film, and television.