Vera Chytilova’s Daisies (1966) | Custom (VHS)

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Title: Daisies (1966)

Alternate Title: Sedmikrásky

Genre: Comedy / Drama

Plot Synopsis:
After deciding that the world is spoiled, two young women both named Marie resolve to become spoiled themselves. They embark on a series of anarchic pranks, manipulating older men, indulging in excess, and gleefully dismantling social norms, all within a surreal and satirical portrait of rebellion against conformity.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Věra Chytilová

• Writers: Věra Chytilová, Pavel Juráček, Ester Krumbachová

Cast:

• Ivana Karbanová

• Jitka Cerhová

• Marie Češková

• Jiřina Myšková

• Marcela Březinová

YouTube Trailer: Daisies (1966) | Trailer

IMDb: Daisies (1966)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Lucy — ★★★★★
   “A riot of color, chaos, and feminist rebellion. Every frame feels alive with creative energy.”

2. Jack — ★★★★½
   “Playful, confrontational, and wildly experimental. A cornerstone of the Czech New Wave.”

3. Saffron Maeve — ★★★★
   “Both hilarious and unsettling… it weaponizes absurdity against social expectations.”

4. Brandon — ★★★★
   “An anarchic cinematic collage that feels decades ahead of its time.”

5. maria — ★★★★★
   “Pure cinematic freedom. Messy, bold, and unforgettable.”

Meta Description: A landmark Czech New Wave film, Daisies follows two rebellious young women on a surreal rampage of pranks and excess, blending satire, feminism, and avant-garde visual experimentation.