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The Fireman's Ball

Frantisek Debelka (Actor), Vaclav Stockel (Actor), Milos Forman (Director) Rated:

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Genre	World Music
Format	Import, CD+DVD
Contributor	Josef Valnoha, Josef Kolb, Josef Sebanek, Frantisek Debelka, Arnold Stiefel, Vaclav Stockel, Milos Forman, Clint Eastwood, Jan Vostrcil, Marie Jezkova, Josef Svet See more
Language	Czech
Runtime	1 hour and 11 minutes

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Director Milos Forman's acclaimed satire (his final film from his native Czechoslovakia) follows the goings-on in a small Czech town whose fire brigade commander is about to step down. His retirement party-which involves a raffle with continuously disappearing prizes and a beauty pageant with less-than-beautiful contestants-turns into a slapstick disaster that also manages to poke fun at Marxist politics. Jan Stockl, Josef Kolb star. 73 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Czech Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English. In Czech with English subtitles. Two-disc set. Region Free

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Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.93 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ MSE1327574
Director ‏ : ‎ Milos Forman
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Import, CD+DVD
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 11 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ October 19, 2015
Actors ‏ : ‎ Frantisek Debelka, Vaclav Stockel, Josef Svet, Josef Valnoha, Josef Kolb
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
Producers ‏ : ‎ Arnold Stiefel, Clint Eastwood
Language ‏ : ‎ Czech (PCM Mono), Unknown (PCM Mono)
Studio ‏ : ‎ Arrow
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ZFVJLSG
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2

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Gil Rivera

With Leaders Like These, Who Needs Enemies?

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023

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An impressive comedic farce about bumbling, stuffy volunteer firemen who attempt to liven up their annual ball with festivities that can't lessen the blunt reality of living under a communist regime. Thievery, bribery, and pure incompetence turn what would usually be a dull affair into a highly amusing and debauched evening of madness. The fact that it used mostly non-actors is impressive too, as the performances come off very naturally.

Crazy that not too long after release, the director would flee Czechoslovakia due to the Warsaw Pact invasion. Luckily it has survived, and it's an impressive early film from a great filmmaker.

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Gus Wellisch

So outrageous, yet so real..

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2014

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This may be an unknown classic for many, but it deserves to be known by millions. I first watched this film on regular TV in the 60's.
I couldn't keep my eyes off it. I do remember it was shown on a Saturday morning. The title says it all, but the crazy things that happen in this film are so outrageous, that you'd never know. This film is what's referred to as a dark comedy. I never saw a film like this to this day. Although the original "Producers" film from the 60's was so off the wall and hilarious.

So many ridiculous things happen in this film. It's full of honesty and the short comings of people. You'l think, "Oh man, how could they do that and be so selfish and petty? Everything's done with a straight face and that makes it so real. This film is highly recommended for laughs, shocks and surprises.

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Travis H. McGee

A real treat of a movie, and an important one, as well.

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2002

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The Firemen's Ball is one of a handful of Czech films that defined the "New Wave" era, and had a profound influence on filmmakers and critics around the world. Other important films of this period include Forman's "Loves of a Blonde," Jiri Menzel's "Closely Watched Trains," and "Larks on a String" (a Menzel film that hasn't been released on DVD, to my knowledge). But Firemen's Ball is a personal favorite, probably due to the fact that I lived in the Czech Republic for five years, and attended similar village balls. The characters in this wicked satire are portrayed with humor, affection and above all a level of realism that remains unsurpassed. In the end, Forman does what he does best -- he leaves you torn between laughter and tears. This film is a must-see, especially for those who are interested in understanding how filmmaking evolved in the 60s.

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Debra Risberg

Useless DVD's!

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023

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It doesn't play in any DVD player. A total waste of money! I've bought two from this same company. Don't buy anything from this company. Amazon should investigate.

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linda

great movie

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2021

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Shows the nature of people

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Mcdevster

poignant and subtle political satire

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2007

Milos Forman's 'fireman's ball' is a classic among political satires.. It is remarkable that a film so subtle would be condemned by the czech government. It, in fact, appears harmless to our sensibilities today.. this indicates just how repressive the czech government was at the time.. Not to indicate any superiority in the U.s. (think of all the books and movies that have sadly been censored and banned from schools and the like here)... The fact is this film is a great satire of a desperate nation - forman comments on the common phrase of the time - if you do not steal you are stealing from your family.

The technical aspects of the film are also spot on.. It is perfectly formed and sculpted at 73 min.. as elegant as a Borges short story.. highly recommended viewing.

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Ronald Zungolo

Quality of the product

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020

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The quality of the DVD was excellent !!

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The Feez

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2016

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Good movie.

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John P.

A Masterpiece!

Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2019

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A Masterpiece!

G.Ward

Funny film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2019

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We saw this film at our film club. Sadly I felt asleep for part of it!!! But what I saw was funny, a little map-cap like some old Brit comedies. I recommend it

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Colin Wright

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2019

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I quite like foreign films when they are a refreshing change from those of our own culture. I think I bought this because I was under the impression that it was quirky, which is something that also appeals to me. Unfortunately in my opinion, if you see this film you might think that Carry-On films were the height of comedy. Admittedly it is decades old so the theme, old men trying to organise a beauty competition, is very dated. Also, being subtitled, some of the humour may have been lost in translation, as were many of the badly-devised subtitles lost against the background. Tonal subtleties may not have come across. It relies heavily on dialogue whereas if it had been a more visual comedy it might have worked better. Some scenes seemed to go on for much too long. It is not a long film, 75 minutes, But even watching it at double speed as mostly I did, it seemed to be about three hours long. Had I only recorded it from television I would have given up after 15 minutes but as I had unwisely paid for it I watched it all in case it redeemed itself. It didn't. The cast was unattractive to such a degree that it may have been intentional, but in no way made the viewing experience more pleasurable. I think that only a collector of this director's films would want to own this. But then, our sense of humour is a very personal thing and there may be an audience for the film.

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John M. Ness

Firemen's Ball restored BD

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2016

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Much better after restoration of scratches on the original film.

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Vince Marinelli

A great director, a good film

Reviewed in Canada on May 12, 2015

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After I'd seen Kolya, which is, to my mind, a Great Film. I started looking for Czech movies. The Fireman's Ball is one. Milos Forman directed it (and also, among other things, Amadeus and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest). This is a comedy about some Fireman who are having a charity ball. It's a satire on how things didn't work in the "good old" soviet days. What is wonderful about it, and characteristic of Czech movies I've seen, is that it makes it's point but keeps its sense of humor and proportion. Given all that they've had to put up with over the years, that they can be critical while remaining amusing, is a triumph. It's something - isn't it - that north American politically minded folks can't do.

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