Cutting It Short(1981) Apr 2026

The title Postřižiny (literally "First Haircut") refers to multiple layers of "cutting things short" as the era changes. The introduction of radio, motorized trucks, and shorter workdays symbolizes progress. The film culminates in Maryška cutting her iconic hair into a short, modern style, causing an uproar in the community.

Modern critics often note the film's "old-school sexism," particularly in its final scene where Francin spanks Maryška to reassert his masculinity—an act that perversely earns him the respect of the board. Cutting it Short (Postřižiny) – Jiří Menzel, 1980 Cutting it Short(1981)

The town is captivated by Maryška’s ethereal beauty and her remarkably long, flowing blonde hair. Despite her delicate appearance, she possesses a hearty appetite for beer and meat—most notably showcased when she organizes a massive pig-slaughtering feast to distract the stern brewery board of directors from auditing Francin's accounts. The title Postřižiny (literally "First Haircut") refers to