Description:Kopfrkingl enjoys his job at a crematorium in Czechoslovakia in the late 1930s. He likes reading the Tibetan Book of the Dead, and espouses the view that cremation relieves earthly suffering. At a reception, he meets Reineke, with whom he fought for Austria in the first World War. Reineke convinces Kopfrkingl to emphasize his supposedKopfrkingl enjoys his job at a crematorium in Czechoslovakia in the late 1930s. He likes reading the Tibetan Book of the Dead, and espouses the view that cremation relieves earthly suffering. At a reception, he meets Reineke, with whom he fought for Austria in the first World War. Reineke convinces Kopfrkingl to emphasize his supposedly German heritage, including sending his timid son to the German school. Reineke then suggests that Kopfrkingl's half-Jewish wife is holding back his advancement in his job.... (more)(less)
"A hypnotic horror movie in which a Nazi working in crematorium drives to madness. Visually so fucking amazing that only because of it you have to confess it as a masterpiece. Rudolf Hrusínský is absolutely magnificentand the soundtrack is thrilling. The Cremators becomes more and more thrilling towards the end. One of the clearest gems of Czech new-wave.
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"Title: Spalovac mrtvol (Czech Republic, 1968)
Director: Juraj Herz
Spine number: #15
Other: Contains a newly filmed introduction by the Quay Brothers and a booklet featuring a new essay on the film and Juraj Herz by writer/producer Daniel Bird.
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