DonT Stop

Jun 14 2012 N/A 1h 38m
Drama, Music

Prague, 1983. The communist regime, in a suffocating atmosphere ruled over by the secret police, imposes "normalization". Miki and David need some kind of motivation to carry on in the communist wasteland. They discover The Clash's album 'London Calling' and, of course, decide to set up a punk band. But playing punk during normalization in Czechoslovakia isn't the best idea, an opinion shared not only by their horrified parents. Many decisions made under the influence of cheap alcohol and compulsive music could be more fatal than they initially seemed. A story about the revolt of some 18-year-olds against authority, against social norms, against adult duties and responsibility. It is about the search for one's own models and values. Although based on personal experiences from the early 1980s, it could have taken place at any time and anywhere, and is more than likely taking place somewhere right now.

Plot

1983. Czechoslovakia is still under communist rule. Micky is an eighteen-year old secondary school student. His best friend David has just been kicked out of school. Their dream is to put together a band, but they don't have the slightest clue as to what kind of music to play. Once they hear The Clash's 'London Calling,' their path is clear.

Written by

Richard Rericha, Petra Soukupová

Directed by

Richard Rericha

Cast

Patrik Dergel, Lukás Reichl, Jakub Zednicek

Crew

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Production Countries

Slovakia, Czech Republic

Production Companies

Studio Bystrouška, FilmFrame, HBO Ceská republika, Evolution Films, Universal Production Partners

Languages

Ceský

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
158
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA