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It's Better to Be Healthy and Wealthy than Poor and Sick (1992)

4.919921h 48mSK
ComedyDrama

Directed by Juraj Jakubisko

Rating

4.9/10

Runtime

1h 48m

Language

SK

Release

September 11, 1992

Director

Juraj Jakubisko

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Overview

A satiric tragi-comedy about two women and their lover Robert who is an emigrant that keeps coming back. This film shows chaotic post-communist Europe after the fall of totalitarianism. Two opposite characters, women, meet during the Velvet Revolution in November 1989. Intellectual dissident Nona an...

Cast

Deana Horváthová

Deana Horváthová

Nona

Dagmar Havlová Veškrnová

Dagmar Havlová Veškrnová

Ester

Juraj Kukura

Juraj Kukura

Robert

Vilma Jamnická

Vilma Jamnická

Margita

Ľubomír Paulovič

Ľubomír Paulovič

Viliam

V. D. Hoai Phuong

V. D. Hoai Phuong

Sajgon

Stano Dančiak

Stano Dančiak

kpt. Klinec

Tomáš Žilinčík

Tomáš Žilinčík

Laco

Pavel Nový

Pavel Nový

Vekslák

Vladimír Jedľovský

Vladimír Jedľovský

Oľga Zöllnerová

Oľga Zöllnerová

Zdeněk Dušek

Zdeněk Dušek

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into It's Better to Be Healthy and Wealthy than Poor and Sick (1992), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A satiric tragi-comedy about two women and their lover Robert who is an emigrant that keeps coming back. This film shows chaotic post-communist Europe after the fall of totalitarianism. Two opposite characters, women, meet during the Velvet Revolution in November 1989. Intellectual dissident Nona and a Communist secret police boss’ mistress Ester. They meet at an anti-regime demonstration and become friends. They don’t want anything to do with politics, both want to get married and have kids, but also get rich. Crazy plans and risky attempts to realize their shared dreams land them in many sticky situations in the post-revolution chaos. Too much money gets in the way of the power of friendship.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of It's Better to Be Healthy and Wealthy than Poor and Sick. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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