The Unbearable Lightness of Being
1988·Movie·
·2h 51min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in BY (flatrate)
About
A lovers’ story.
Successful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for an operation, meets a young photographer named Tereza, and brings her back with him. Tereza is surprised to learn that Tomas is already having an affair with the bohemian Sabina, but when the Soviet invasion occurs, all three flee to Switzerland. Sabina begins an affair, Tom continues womanizing, and Tereza, disgusted, returns to Czechoslovakia. Realizing his mistake, Tomas decides to chase after her.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionExistentialismIdentity CrisisPolitical OppressionFreedom And ResponsibilityLove And Commitment
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUnrequited LovePolitical RepressionPhilosophical DiscussionsLove TrianglesSelf-DiscoveryEscape From Oppression
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Philip Kaufman, Sven Nykvist, Simon Brook
Produced by:
Bertil Ohlsson, Paul Zaentz, Saul Zaentz
Composed by:
Mark Adler
