Žert (1969): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1969 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1969, Žert is a komödie and drama film directed by Jaromil Jireš, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1950s, Ludvik Jahn was expelled from the Communist Party and the University by his fellow students, because of a politically incorrect note he sent to his girlfriend. Fifteen years later, he tries to get his revenge by seducing Helena, the wife of one of his accusers.
Who’s in it. Žert stars Josef Somr as Ludvik Jahn, Jana Dítětová as Helena Zemánková, Luděk Munzar as Pavel Zemánek and Evald Schorm as Kostka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Žert has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel, DocAlliance Films and Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Žert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Žert tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Žert (1969)?
- In USA, Žert is available to stream on Criterion Channel, DocAlliance Films and Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Žert worth watching?
- Žert holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Žert?
- Žert stars Josef Somr, Jana Dítětová, Luděk Munzar, Evald Schorm and Jaroslava Obermaierová.
- When was Žert released?
- Žert was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.