Movie Description:
A wry, bittersweet comedy in the great Czech tradition, Vladimir Michalek`s Autumn Spring stars the greatVlastimil Brodsky as Fanda, an old manwho refuses to grow up. Despitepleas from his exasperated wife Emilie and sonwho want him tomake some serious decisions about the future, he ignorestheir nagging and spends his days seeking amusement and adventure. Aided by his pal and former theatre colleague,Fanda keeps his acting skills sharpenedby pretending to be a host of fascinati-ng characters. One day he is a retired opera star in the market for an opulent countryestate, next a ticket inspectoron the subway. Although he bickers constantly with his wife, their bond is palpable deep down Emilie knows that at least it`s never boring. But when Fandafakes his own death, Emilie decides she`s had enough and files for divorce. The couple soonrealizes however, that insteadof old age being a time to takeon worries, perhaps it is the time to shed them and live eachday to the fullest.
