The Good Soldier Schweik

This is the ultimate adaptation of Jaroslav Hasek's classic satirical book. The plot follows Josef Schweik, a Czech soldier recruited into the Austro-Hungarian army in WWI, who does everything he can to escape death, battles, and hard work. The story combines popular humor and sharp irony, thus showing the futility of any war. This year marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of one of the Czech Republic's most important directors, Karel Steklý, who directed this film. The design of the film is influenced by the iconic illustrations of the painter Josef Lada who illustrated the original Hasek book.