On the eve of May Day, a Prague actor’s insistence on “doing the maypole right” sparks a drunken village bet and regretful hangovers as tradition and hometown pride collide.
Acting
Ivan Trojan commits fully to maypole-induced madness.
Production
Authentic village setting feels lived-in and specific.
Director
Zdeněk Tyc
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
May Day maypole traditions vary wildly across Czech regions; this film satirizes how local pride turns petty competitiveness.
Director Zdeněk Tyc and lead Ivan Trojan had previously collaborated on multiple projects, developing this specific brand of tragicomic Czech everyman.
CZ
