Milan Kundera

Writing

Milan Kundera

Born April 1, 1929 · Brno, Czechoslovakia

Died July 11, 2023 · aged 94

Milan Kundera (1 April 1929 – 11 July 2023) was a writer of Czech origin who lived in exile in France since 1975, where he became a naturalized citizen in 1981. He is best known as the author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The Book of Laughter and Forgetting, and The Joke. Kundera has written in both Czech and French. He revises the French translations of all his books; these therefore are …

Known For

The Unbearable Lightness of BeingThe Unbearable Lightness of Being · 1988
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
6.81988
MovieDramaRomance
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.
The Pig ShepardThe Pig Shepard · 1957
The Pig Shepard
9.01957
MovieAnimationFamily
Puppet adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.
To the BorderTo the Border · 2013
To the Border
2013
MovieDrama
Young, loving couple is heading to the seaside. It won't take long until they decide to spice up their journey. Her way or his.
Majitelé klíčůMajitelé klíčů · 2024
Majitelé klíčů
2024
MovieComedyDrama
Chronicle of a False HitchhikeChronicle of a False Hitchhike · 2026
Chronicle of a False Hitchhike
2026
MovieDramaMystery
In a desperate attempt to save their relationship, Fernanda and Nico begin a role-playing game during a road trip, which gradually blurs the line between game and reality.
The JokeThe Joke · 1969
The Joke
6.51969
MovieComedyDrama
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.
Nobody Will LaughNobody Will Laugh · 1966
Nobody Will Laugh
5.81966
MovieDramaComedy
A successful art historian who has trouble telling people difficult truths, finds himself in an inescapable situation when a small lie quickly gets out of hand.
I, Mournful GodI, Mournful God · 1969
I, Mournful God
5.01969
MovieDramaComedy
Adolf, the irresistible seducer of women, is fond of Janicka, a novice opera singer. The girl, however, prefers famous men and Adolf thus does not have a single chance with her. One day in a hospital, he meets a Greek partisan named Apostolek who impresses him with his spontaneity and ease in solving all problems, especially those with women. Adolf has an idea for a revenge. He makes Apostolek familiar with social manners, dresses him after the latest fashion and introduces him to Janicka as a Greek conductor. Janicka instantly falls in love with the made-up composer and Apostolek does no better.

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