Elective Affinities (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1968, Elective Affinities is a notable film.
What it’s about. Documentary showing the Czechoslovakian political landscape in March 1968, when president Antonin Novotny, a hardline Stalinist, stepped down and moderate communist Ludvik Svoboda was elected. Five months later, in August 68, the Prague Spring would end with the military intervention of the Warsaw Pact.
Who’s in it. Elective Affinities stars Alexander Dubček as Self, Pavel Kohout, Marta Kubišová and Jan Procházka as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Elective Affinities has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elective Affinities page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elective Affinities (1968)?
- In US, Elective Affinities is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elective Affinities worth watching?
- Elective Affinities holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Elective Affinities?
- Elective Affinities stars Alexander Dubček, Pavel Kohout, Marta Kubišová, Jan Procházka and Iva Janžurová.
- When was Elective Affinities released?
- Elective Affinities was released in 1968.