The unbearable lightness of being /
Set in Czechoslovakia in the 1960's, the story revolves around a young doctor who has a way with women and an aversion to politics. He suddenly finds himself caught up in his country's political turmoil and in a crisis of commitment with the women in his life.
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| Other Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Video VHS |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Orion Home Video,
[1988?]
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| Summary: | Set in Czechoslovakia in the 1960's, the story revolves around a young doctor who has a way with women and an aversion to politics. He suddenly finds himself caught up in his country's political turmoil and in a crisis of commitment with the women in his life. |
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| Item Description: | Closed captioned. Videocassette release of the 1988 motion picture. Based on the novel by Milan Kundera. "8721." Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videocassette (172 min.) : sound (stereo.), color ; 1/2 in. |
| Format: | VHS. |
| Awards: | National Society of Film Critics Awards '88: Best Director, Best Picture. |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Sven Nykvist ; supervising film editor ; Walter Murch. |