Who is Ludvik Jahn in The Joke?

Josef Somr plays Ludvik Jahn in the film.

The Joke

Name: The Joke
Duration: 80
Rating: 66

NR 1 hr 20 min

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Ludvik Jahn (Josef Somr) is a card-carrying member of the Communist party until he makes the error of telling a joke that goes over poorly. Stripped of his membership, Ludvik plots his retaliation for almost two decades before deciding to get back at his former comrades by having an affair with Helena (Jana Ditetova), the spouse of a party official. It soon becomes evident that Ludvik's efforts are in vain, however, leaving him further embittered and in search of a way to exorcise his demons.

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How long is The Joke?: The Joke is 1 hr 20 min long.

Who directed The Joke?: Jaromil Jires

Who is Ludvik Jahn in The Joke?: Josef Somr plays Ludvik Jahn in the film.

What is The Joke about?: Ludvik Jahn (Josef Somr) is a card-carrying member of the Communist party until he makes the error of telling a joke that goes over poorly. Stripped of his membership, Ludvik plots his retaliation for almost two decades before deciding to get back at his former comrades by having an affair with Helena (Jana Ditetova), the spouse of a party official. It soon becomes evident that Ludvik's efforts are in vain, however, leaving him further embittered and in search of a way to exorcise his demons.