The Cremator (1969)
1h 41m | PG-13
In 1930s Prague, a Czech cremator who firmly believes cremation relieves one from earthly suffering is drawn inexorably to Nazism.
Director: Juraj Herz
Studio: Filmové studio Barrandov
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Drama
Video: 720p
Cast
Rudolf Hrušínský
as Karel Kopfrkingl
Vlasta Chramostová
as Lakmé / Dagmar
Jana Stehnová
as Zina
Miloš Vognič
as Mili
Ilja Prachař
as Walter Reinke
Zora Božinová
as Reinkeová
Reviews
This film blew me away. It's done in the style of a beautiful tone poem. Yet, the subject is the horror of ethnic cleansing. The juxtaposition is riveting.