Cutting It Short(1981) Apr 2026

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

Menzel crafts a "sun-dappled dreamland" that celebrates simple pleasures: food, drink, and nature. It is often described as a "feel-good" comedy that prioritizes atmosphere and poetic moments over a rigid plot. Cutting it Short(1981)

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). Modern critics often note the film's "old-school sexism,"