Closely Watched Trains (1967)
All it takes to make a man of a boy is a woman.
Storyline
At a village railway station in occupied Czechoslovakia, a bumbling dispatcher’s apprentice longs to liberate himself from his virginity. Oblivious to the war and the resistance that surrounds him, this young man embarks on a journey of sexual awakening and self-discovery, encountering a universe of frustration, eroticism, and adventure within his sleepy backwater depot.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Ostře sledované vlaky |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jun 17, 1967 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, world war ii, coming of age, sexual awakening, railroad, czech new wave, czech resistance |
FAQ
What is Closely Watched Trains about?
At a village railway station in occupied Czechoslovakia, a bumbling dispatcher’s apprentice longs to liberate himself from his virginity. Oblivious to the war and the resistance that surrounds him, this young man embarks on a journey of sexual awakening and self-discovery, encountering a universe of frustration, eroticism, and adventure within his sleepy backwater depot.
When was Closely Watched Trains released?
Closely Watched Trains was released on Jun 17, 1967 (status: Released).
Who directed Closely Watched Trains?
Jiří Menzel directed Closely Watched Trains.
What is the TMDB rating of Closely Watched Trains?
Closely Watched Trains has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 278 votes.