The Cremator / Spalovac mrtvol (1969) - Movie Review

[@jennienightingale727]

Hi, the reason why this film was banned wasn't really nazism, but the people who worked on it - the cinematographer Stanislav Milota filmed footage of the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1968 and he also filmed the funeral of a young man, Jan Palach, who burned himself alive in protest of the occupation in early 1969, just before the premiere. So he was blacklisted along with other people involved in the making of the film. This video was great, by the way. I found it on accident when I was looking for an English version the movie. :)

[@TheJimmyCage]

Thank you for the information and your kind words :)

[@michaelmccaslin4709]

I discovered Funeral Parade of Roses late one night after watching Toshio Matsumoto shorts. I thought it was so fascinating! Followed on letterboxd!

[@omegadeadpool4987]

I didn't understand much the first time I saw it. But then when I saw it again after getting much more into the Movie lover community as a whole, I realised how much a goldmine it is. There are a lot of hidden interpretations to make out after watching the movie.

[@virlynmusic]

Perfect movie. In my top 10. The playfull cinematography and narrative mixed with the dark thematic is really something else.

[@TheJimmyCage]

Agreed :)

[@talostulkas]

You described the movie very aptly, nothing to add. I have read the book, and I know the film by heart. In Poland in 1980 our version of "The Corpse Burner" was recorded. I often think about the fact that this story must have a prequel. I wonder what Mr. Kopfrkingl was doing during World War I ....

[@kuba8604]

I agree with you, nice video. I am Czech so I love this movie, but movie I love even more is: Bílá panía - The White Lady. You must know historic contest behind this movie, but it is genial. Not great camera or very artistic but it is very good satira.

[@TheJimmyCage]

Thank you :)

[@rodrigovalerosancho2234]

Wonderful, a masterpiece, like many other Czech movies. You should watch The Ear, Marketa Lazarova, The Valley of the Bees, Morgiana, Jan Svankmajer works, Valerie And Her Week Of Wonders… there is so much to enjoy from that part of the world.

[@teodorb.p.composer]

Yeah, I am very proud that my country made such a good film, actually the book is even a little better.

[@abelpunnoose7843]

It's a classic bro Try doing Citizen Kane or Seven Samurai. Really good movies

[@omegadeadpool4987]

I concur with the Seven Samurai

[@viktorjilma1355]

I live 20 kilometers Away from this cremation house. Last week that building celebrated 100 years And they were playing this film in main Hall which Is still thé same as in movie

[@TheJimmyCage]

That's awesome ':D

[@viktorjilma1355]

This adds a lot of depth for mě+ i have been there to say last hi to members of my family. Thé cremator Is absolute masterpiece in our country.

[@CaroleMcDonnell]

Wow! It sounds great! Now i have to find it.I love great finds.

[@TwinsunianT]

I'm from Czech republic and I love this movie! It's arguably the best Czech movie ever.

[@jacotromp59581]

For a moment there I thought the Director was Peter Sellars. I would love to know what you think of the Pink Panther movies. I absolutely love them. I will definitely check out this movie. Thanks for bringing these classic movies to our attention

[@TheJimmyCage]

You are welcome :) Pink Panther is such a wild and crazy franchise and I love the ones where Sellers was still involved. A Shot in the Dark is one of my all-time favorites :) Maybe someday I will review some of them.

[@jacotromp59581]

@@TheJimmyCage I hope your "maybe" turns into a yes.

[@sliceoflifemakeyourwife2601]

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[@sliceoflifemakeyourwife2601]

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[@TheJimmyCage]

Thank you :)

[@zdistav]

"...je to v podstatě zařízení na urychlené spalování co největšího počtu lidí, aby se co nejvíce duší vymanilo z okovů tohoto bytí, vzlétlo do vesmíru, rozplynulo se v éteru. Myslím že je to veliká příležitost protože v mém krematoriu trvá dokonalá přeměna nebožtíka v prach 75 minut a každý má svou pec. Víte, kdyby byly takové obrovské společné pece kam by se jich vešlo najednou sto, pět set, tisíc, dalo by se to dělat třeba za deset minut. Takové celé haly které by byly ve stálém provozu, to by se moc ušetřilo. Z jedné strany by se tam dávala těla, nejlépe po sto kusech, z druhé strany by se sypal popel. On by se sice smísil ale to by nebyla vada protože v popelu není rozdíl. A hořejškem by se valily osvobozené duše..."

[@harryfaust1851]

Skoda, že Vlasta Chramostová nebyla ve filmu využitá, ale naprosto tím málem zastínila Hrušínského a strhává veškerou pozornost na sebe. Perfektní film byl také Morgiana /režie Juraj Herz. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqSwaXR-htKBerc

[@vishnu.bharadwaj]

I might have to go back and watch again now.. 😁

[@AGASI999]

Where can I see this film?

[@TheJimmyCage]

It's available on the Criterion Channel streaming service. (You need a VPN to register because it's only in the US but after that you can watch from wherever you are) It's also on blu-ray in the US or England.

[@AGASI999]

@@TheJimmyCage oh I just found this movie on KZbin (for free). Probably because it's an old film. Will check it out. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@akkineni1947]

Now I should watch it

[@TheJimmyCage]

Definitely :)

[@jamesgeorge7866]

Please review the Malayalam movie 'piravi'

[@ajtalkes82]

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[@krjsln]

i am going to watch this movie...if i dont like it its on you...lol...i love this channel

[@TheJimmyCage]

I will take the responsibility ':D

[@krjsln]

@@TheJimmyCage it was awesome..

[@gokul_nath_g]

Love this film♥️ Watch The Saragossa Manuscript next ♥️

[@antihero4207]

Watch rangam telugu movie ,but don't watch rangam 2 it will waste of time , but two movies are not related,so u don't have to worry

[@sukumarnaik8001]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@PP-op1ql]

It isn't comedy or black comedy. It's drama.

[@TheJimmyCage]

IMDb lists it as "comedy, crime, drama".

[@jakubegermajer9841]

It is both incredibly funny (with a very specific Czech black or nihilist humour) and scary. I think the best classification is that The Cremator is mix of horror, social satire and black comedy