Closely Watched Trains (Criterion Collection)

A masterpiece from Czechoslovakia that won the Best Foreign Film Oscar, Jiri Menzel’s touching film chronicles the coming of age of young railroad worker Miloš Hrma (Václav Neckář) during the Nazi occupation. Miloš’ inexperience with the fairer sex make for a hilarious and beloved comedy-drama, a pinnacle achievement in the Czechoslovak New Wave. Josef Somr , Jitka Bendová co-star. 93 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Czech Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailer. In Czech with English subtitles.