Prefabricated Houses (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, Prefabricated Houses is a documentary film directed by Jiří Menzel, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. A student work by Jiří Menzel, filmed during his second year at the FAMU film school. Views of old Prague and its tenement buildings, symbolizing the obsolete past, alternate with shots of construction sites for new prefabricated apartment buildings. In spite of certain unavoidable propagandistic overtones added by the director, it is notable as the beginning of his search for a “dramaturgy of colors.”
Who’s in it. Prefabricated Houses stars Alexandr Postler as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Prefabricated Houses has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prefabricated Houses page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prefabricated Houses (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prefabricated Houses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prefabricated Houses worth watching?
- Prefabricated Houses holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prefabricated Houses?
- Prefabricated Houses stars Alexandr Postler.
- When was Prefabricated Houses released?
- Prefabricated Houses was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.