How to Drown Dr. Mracek, the Lawyer
Jak utopit dr. Mráčka aneb Konec vodníků v ČecháchRating: 6.7 |
Year:1975 |
Country:XC |
Description:
In this whimsical tale set against the backdrop of Prague, a world of unseen water spirits exists among us. Mr. Wassermann, head of these aquatic beings, relies on his wife's human family for support, living in their ancestral home by the river. However, the house is slated for demolition to make way for new developments, and the spirits must act fast to save it.Enter Dr. Mrácek, the man behind the demolition project who finds himself unexpectedly smitten with Jana, Wassermann's niece. The water spirits concoct a plan to drown Mrácek, believing this to be their key to stopping the house from being torn down. But things take an unforeseen twist when Dr. Mrácek is turned into a fish by the spirits and mistaken for a German water entity.As the story unfurls, the characters navigate a series of bewildering events involving flour with ears and other inexplicable occurrences that add to the quirky atmosphere. Blending fantasy with humor, this charming film explores themes of love, tradition, and the mysterious allure of the world beneath our surface.