Joseph Kilian

Overview

Harold navigates the oppressive environment of a totalitarian state, feeling increasingly alienated as he searches for his old friend, Joseph Kilian, in Prague. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he rents a cat from a state-run lending establishment, only to discover upon returning that the store has vanished. With his new feline companion, Harold's quest for Kilian intensifies. Pavel Juracek’s 40-minute film cleverly critiques the absurdities of bureaucratic life and the dangers of personality cults, using surrealism to amplify its poignant commentary on oppression.