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Empties (2007)
Director: Jan Svěrák
Cast: Zdeněk Svěrák, Daniela Kolářová, Tatiana Dyková, Jiří Macháček
Runtime103 min
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Czech literature teacher Josef Tkaloun, who is past retirement age, realises one day that he no longer understands his pupils, and so he quits… dramatically. What he does not predict is that in doing this he will lose his sense of place in society.
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Directed by acclaimed Czech filmmaker Jan Svěrák, Empties (2007) is a poignant and humorous exploration of retirement and aging, featuring standout performances from veteran actor Zdeněk Svěrák. As a literature teacher who dramatically quits his job, the film offers a unique and insightful look at the challenges of finding purpose and identity later in life.
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Empties is a 2007 film directed by Jan Svěrák and written by his father Zdeněk Svěrák, who also stars in the film. It was released first in the Czech Republic in March 2007. The film is a comedy from the same team which made Kolya.
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