This time, the indomitable hero – Josef Švejk – is up in arms over the absurd machinery of the Austro-Hungarian army. He then gets lost during a train journey, leading to some colorful adventures culminating in the city of České Budějovice. Ultimately, however, Švejk rejoins the front and his superior officer
Synopsis
The film, which is the sequel to The Good Soldier Švejk that depicted the fate of Švejk away from the front lines, continues as the second part of the transcript from Hašek’s novel by focusing on the Budějovice military advance and follows the main character as he goes to the front.
Screening
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