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Panelstory or Birth of a Community (1981): Cast

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Panelstory or Birth of a Community is a 1981 comedy directed by Věra Chytilová, starring Oldřich Navrátil as Franta, Vladimír Hrabánek and Marek Vašut. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Panelstory or Birth of a Community (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Věra Chytilová
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Czech
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Panelstory or Birth of a Community About?

The premise of Panelstory or Birth of a Community without spoilers.

An elderly man roams a poorly signposted, largely unfinished housing estate in Prague, searching for the high‑rise block where his daughter’s family will move in. A country‑born grandfather, he loves to chat, notices every detail, and is eager to lend a helping hand to anyone he meets along the way.

Panelstory or Birth of a Community Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Panelstory or Birth of a Community Cast & Characters

Oldřich Navrátil leads the cast as Franta, with Vladimír Hrabánek and Marek Vašut. Directed by Věra Chytilová; 56 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Věra Chytilová

More films directed by Věra Chytilová: Pleasant Moments, Expulsion from Paradise, Traps and The Inheritance or Fuckoffguysgoodday.

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Panelstory or Birth of a Community Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Prefab Story” and “Story from a Housing Estate”.

Also known as
  • Prefab Story
  • Story from a Housing Estate
  • Panelsztori
  • 공동 주택 이야기

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Panelstory or Birth of a Community FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Panelstory or Birth of a Community, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Panelstory or Birth of a Community?

Panelstory or Birth of a Community runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Panelstory or Birth of a Community released?

Panelstory or Birth of a Community was released on December 25, 1981.

Who directed Panelstory or Birth of a Community?

Panelstory or Birth of a Community was directed by Věra Chytilová.

More films by Věra Chytilová

Who is in the cast of Panelstory or Birth of a Community?

Panelstory or Birth of a Community stars Oldřich Navrátil as Franta, Vladimír Hrabánek and Marek Vašut, among 56 credited actors.

Does Panelstory or Birth of a Community have a post-credit scene?

No. Panelstory or Birth of a Community has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Panelstory or Birth of a Community in?

The original language of Panelstory or Birth of a Community is Czech.

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