The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Philip Kaufman / US, 1987 / 171 min.
Adaptation of the same-title novel by Milan Kundera about a young surgeon (Daniel Day-Lewis) in the Prague Spring of 1968 and its oppressive aftermath. Director Phlip Kaufman interweaved the protagonist’s passion for his mistresses (Lena Olin, Juliette Binoche) with philosophical reflections on love. Derek de Lint stars in a supporting role. Introduced by translatorJana Beranova.
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Director
Philip Kaufman
Production year
1987
Country
US
Original title
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Length
171 min.
Subtitles
NLD
Format
35mm
Part of
1968
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