Not too much plot here: just a day in the life of a Czechoslovakian artillery soldier, who is suffering either from depression or post traumatic stress disorder. Or both. And it's not much of a day either, as he struggles to get out of his apartment and then wanders aimlessly through his town, while either sifting through his memories or indulging in fantasies. Visually, the movie is very striking., with lots of interesting shots and almost Eisenstein like editing. But overall, the movie is a slog to get through. Something is clearly bothering the lead character (there are lots of references to death throughout), but he is so unpleasant that it is hard to care. Worth seeing visually, as long as you don't care too much what is happening.
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