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The Party and the Guests (1966): Cast

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The Party and the Guests is a 1966 comedy drama directed by Jan Němec, starring Ivan Vyskočil as Treater, Evald Schorm and Václav Vodák. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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The Party and the Guests (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Jan Němec
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Czech
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Party and the Guests About?

The premise of The Party and the Guests without spoilers.

A seemingly carefree picnic in a Czech setting is abruptly interrupted when a small group of enigmatic officials arrive, turning the leisurely gathering into a stark demonstration of power dynamics and political hierarchy. The surreal encounter forces the participants to confront the absurdity of authority.

The Party and the Guests Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • immaturity
  • czech new wave
  • satire comedy
  • group
  • party
  • guest
  • host
  • picnic
  • dog
  • birthday
  • freedom
  • conformity
+30 more
  • political satire
  • political allegory
  • allegory
  • speech
  • man child
  • dinner
  • joke
  • playground
  • crying
  • groom
  • bride
  • lake
  • father son relationship
  • adopted son
  • spray
  • birthday party
  • freak
  • absurdism
  • woods
  • eccentricity
  • domineering wife
  • husband wife relationship
  • garden party
  • symbolism
  • surrealism
  • tyranny
  • satire
  • nonconformity
  • hunting dog
  • bully
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Cast & crew

The Party and the Guests Cast & Characters

Ivan Vyskočil leads the cast as Treater, with Evald Schorm as Husband and Václav Vodák as Host. Directed by Jan Němec; 68 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Jan Němec

More films directed by Jan Němec: Metamorphosis, Martyrs of Love, Diamonds of the Night and A Loaf of Bread.

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The Party and the Guests Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “A Festa e os Convidados” and “Zpráva o slavnosti a hostech”.

Also known as
  • A Festa e os Convidados
  • Zpráva o slavnosti a hostech
  • Letní karneval
  • 더 파티 앤드 더 게스츠
  • 파티 앤드 더 게스츠
  • Et selskap og dets gjester
  • En fest og dens gjester
  • La fiesta y los invitados
  • La festa e gli invitati
  • Vom Fest und den Gästen
  • La fête et les invités
  • О торжестве и гостях
+4 more
  • 一个都不能走
  • O uroczystości i gościach
  • 파티와 손님들(에 관한 보고서)
  • 一個都不能走

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The Party and the Guests FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Party and the Guests, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Party and the Guests?

The Party and the Guests runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was The Party and the Guests released?

The Party and the Guests was released on December 30, 1966.

Who directed The Party and the Guests?

The Party and the Guests was directed by Jan Němec.

More films by Jan Němec

Who is in the cast of The Party and the Guests?

The Party and the Guests stars Ivan Vyskočil as Treater, Evald Schorm as Husband and Václav Vodák as Host, among 68 credited actors.

Does The Party and the Guests have a post-credit scene?

No. The Party and the Guests has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Party and the Guests in?

The original language of The Party and the Guests is Czech.

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