The Period of Examinations

The Period of Examinations

1990 · 87 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama

Petr Soukup, a student from Karlovy Vary, is tasked with getting support for student protests in the spa city. However, Petr’s attention is rather absorbed in his relationships with students Zuzana and Martina as well as by the plight of a friend – single mother Jiřina who is making ends meet through sex work.

Directed by Zdeněk Troška · Written by Pavel Škapík

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