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Oct 27, 1994
Dave,
Jizda (yee-zda): The Drive. The title tells no lies. New Czech flic directed
by Jan Sverak about two guys in a cut-top convertible and the roadside lovely
they pick up in their aimless travels. She has manic jealous boyfriend in
sharp black car and clothes to match, who drinks espresso, sets cup and saucer
on roof and flicks sugar packet w/ practiced gesture. Italian shoes. Little
revolver on keychain only gun menace. They get stoned and look at clouds.
They drink lots and listen to Karel Gott in an empty country house (chata)
they break into. |
(Should here mention that almost every Czech family,
my own included, can lay claim to a place in the country, usually quite modest,
a tradition upheld even during Soviet reign.) She squats by the side
of the road, close-up of her piss trickling under the car. Many hilarious
moments and a downbeat ending. Box of ice cream melts in her lap, she scoops
it out, chocolate running b/t her fingers. I really enjoyed the movie. Too
bad it probably won't make it to the States. |