The Unbearable Lightness of Being
(1988) A lovers' story | Released
Ratings
6.9
7.4
88%
Financials
Revenue: $10,000,000
Budget: $17,000,000
Profit: - $-7,000,000
Movie Details
Tag Line: A lovers' story
Status: Released
Average Rating: 7
Release Date: Feb 5, 1988
Rating: R
Run Time: 2h 51m
Original Language: English
Website: -
Production Countries: United States of America
Production Companies: The Saul Zaentz Company
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Synopsis
Successful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for an operation, meets a young photographer named Tereza, and brings her back with him. Tereza is surprised to learn that Tomas is already having an affair with the bohemian Sabina, but when the Soviet invasion occurs, all three flee to Switzerland. Sabina begins an affair, Tom continues womanizing, and Tereza, disgusted, returns to Czechoslovakia. Realizing his mistake, Tomas decides to chase after her.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Editor |
Walter Murch
B.J. Sears
Michael Magill
Vivien Hillgrove Gilliam
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| Writing | Screenplay |
Philip Kaufman
Jean-Claude Carrière
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| Author |
Milan Kundera
|
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| Directing | Director |
Philip Kaufman
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| Production | Producer |
Saul Zaentz
Paul Zaentz
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| Executive Producer |
Bertil Ohlsson
|
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| Associate Producer |
Paul Zaentz
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| Sound | Original Music Composer |
Mark Adler
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Sven Nykvist
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| Art | Production Design |
Pierre Guffroy
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| Costume & Make-Up | Costume Design |
Pierre Guffroy
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| Department | Role | Name |