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(aka "Adéla jeste nevecerela" or "Nick Carter in Prague" or "Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet" or "Adele Hasn't Had Her Dinner Yet")
Directed by Oldřich Lipský
Czechoslovakia 1978
“Within that bizarre flower lies a huge enigma,” muses Nick Carter, America’s Greatest Detective (Michal Dočolomanský), called to Prague to investigate the case of a missing dog and instead winding up in the jaws of a giant carnivorous plant controlled by his old nemesis, The Gardener (Miloš Kopecký), in Czech director Oldřich Lipský’s beloved cult hit. Inspired by the Nick Carter dime novel detective stories created by John R. Coryell, Adela is an irresistible slapstick combination of 19th century James Bond gadgetry, Little Shop of Horrors, Blake Edwards circa The Pink Panther Strikes Again and Louis Feuillade silent serials like Fantomas and Judex. In other words, a sheer delight. The second major comic hit from director Lipský and writer/animator Jiří Brdečka after their musical western spoof Lemonade Joe (1966), Adela features much of the same cast as their third and final satire The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians (1981) including leads Dočolomanský, Kopecký and the wonderful Rudolf Hrušínský as a Pilsner-drinking sausage-eating police commissar who invariably saves the day. A loving tribute to the bygone days of old-world Prague, the film is literally filled with surreal, poetic moments and machinery – a balloon chase on a flying bicycle, a solar rifle, flowering vines serving tea – with the best by far being the Audrey-like man-eating plant designed and animated by the legendary Jan Švankmajer (who also contributed to Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians several years later). Look for famed Czech actress Olga Schoberová (Lemonade Joe, Who Killed Jessie?, Hammer’s The Vengeance of She) in a brief but memorable role as cabaret dancer Irma the Cat. *** Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet (1978), directed by Oldřich Lipský, is a surreal Czech comedy that skewers American detective pulp fiction. Set in an ornate, early 20th-century Prague, it follows Nick Carter (Michal Dočolomanský), a flamboyant U.S. sleuth hired by Countess Thun to find her missing Great Dane. Armed with steampunk gadgets like a flying bike, Carter partners with the beer-loving Commissar Ledvina (Rudolf Hrušínský) to unravel a bizarre case. Their trail leads to Baron von Kratzmar (Miloš Kopecký), Carter’s old foe “the Gardener,” who’s feeding victims to Adela - a carnivorous, Mozart-obsessed plant animated by Jan Švankmajer’s stop-motion wizardry. Blending slapstick, satire, and a touch of menace, this 102-minute romp unfolds against Prague’s gaslit charm, scored by Luboš Fišer’s playful tunes. A hit in Czechoslovakia during the repressive “Normalization” era, it’s a gleefully absurd cult classic about detective bravado, villainous flora, and one hungry plant. |
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Theatrical Release: August 1st, 1978
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Runtime | 1:47:10.132 | |
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Edition Details: • New audio commentary by Czech film expert Irena Kovarova of Comeback Company and Czech film critic and screenwriter Tereza BrdečkováFour rare Jiří Brdečka animated shorts: • Badly Drawn Hen (Špatně namalovaná slepice / Gallina Vogelbirdae - 13:40) – 1963 • Forester’s Song / To The Forest (Do lesíčka na čekanou - 9:34) – 1966 • The Miner’s Rose (Horníkova růže - 8:05) – 1974 • What Did I Not Tell The Prince (Co jsem princi neřekla - 9:33) – 1975
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original Czech language. Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet
's audio plays an essential role in creating the film's whimsical,
lighthearted atmosphere while also contributing to its mystery and
comedic elements. There is a delightful score by Lubos
Fiser (Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians, Morgiana,
Valerie
and Her Week of Wonders) whose jazzy, lively tunes often
emphasize the humor in the film's more absurd moments. The energetic
brass and piano melodies reflect the playful, almost cartoonish nature
of the characters and their interactions. It can sound a shade tinny in
the uncompressed transfer - this may be authentic to the production. The
audio is an integral part of its charm and appeal. The playful jazz
score, exaggerated sound effects, snappy dialogue, and clever use of
silence all work together to create a fun, lighthearted, and at times
suspenseful atmosphere. The audio design not only complements the film's
whimsical nature but also enhances the comedic timing and mystery at the
heart of the story. The lossless transfer is flawless, if - as stated, a
shade tinny. Deaf Crocodile offer optional English
subtitles on their Region 'A'
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Oldřich Lipský's Adela Has Not Had
Supper Yet
combines multiple layers of absurdity, social commentary, and whimsy,
typical of the director's style. By blending elements of farce with a
subtle critique of society, the film creates a playful yet
thought-provoking experience. The themes of mistaken identity, social
satire, incompetence, and the blurring of reality with fantasy all
contribute to the film's lasting appeal. It’s a delightful example of
how Czech New Wave filmmakers used humor and the surreal to challenge
traditional genres and offer a nuanced commentary on society. It thrives
on its sense of whimsy and surrealism. The film’s mystery plot is
largely secondary to the bizarre events that take place, and the
slapstick humor, exaggerated character traits, and absurd situations
take center stage. The surreal nature of the narrative, such as the
over-the-top reactions of characters or the fantastical elements that
serve no real purpose, enhances the playful and absurd atmosphere. This
theme ties into a critique of societal institutions, especially the
structures of authority and bureaucracy. The incompetence of Carter and
the hotel staff reflects the absurdity of hierarchical systems,
particularly in the way they often fail to address real problems. It
plays well with
Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians that is stylistically (proto-steampunk)
atmospheric and inventive (Jules Verne) with a Sherlock Holmesian aspect
that adds another layer of enjoyment while evoking Terry Gilliam's work
- perhaps even Monty Python with Jan Švankmajer designs and certainly
Wes Anderson. Adela Has Not
Had Supper Yet
is so enjoyable if you are in the right mood. The Deaf Crocodile Blu-ray
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