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Men Without Wings

Original title: Muzi bez krídel
1946 · 1 h 19 min
Directed by František Čáp · Czech Republic / Czechoslovakia · Balkan Cinema
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Cast

Gustav Nezval Ladislav Boháč Eduard Linkers

Credits

Written by: Bohumil Stepánek

Plot

During the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, the staff of an aeroplane factory is forced to work for the Nazis, who need production for the war effort. The workers, among them an engineer, quietly sabotage the work and some join the resistance, at great risk. František Čáp's 1946 film is a tribute to the resistance of ordinary Czech workers, and won the Grand Prize at Cannes.

Sinekatalog’s take

František Čáp's drama follows Czech workers in an aeroplane factory forced to work for the Nazis while quietly sabotaging production. Tense and patriotic, with fine ensemble acting, it won the Grand Prix at the first Cannes festival.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.3 / 10 (204 votes)
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