Rudolf Hrusinsky, Vlasta Chramostova, Jana Stehnova, Milos Vognic. In 1930s Prague, a crematorium manager, who believes that cremation after death relieves earthly suffering, is recruited by the Nazis where he formulates his own insane view of the world. Includes a short documentary revisiting film locations, new interview with film programmer, interview with Rudolf Hrušínský, trailer, an essay by scholar Jonathan Owen and more. In Russian with English subtitles. Based on the novel by Ladislav Fuks. Directed by Juraj Herz. 1969/b&w/100 min/NR/widescreen.