description Dinner for Adele Overview
Dinner for Adele is a 1978 Czech comedy film exploring a detective story through a science fiction parody lens. Set in 1970s Prague, it offers a unique perspective on Cold War anxieties and cultural satire. The film’s notable use of visual effects and its blending of genres make it a significant example of Czechoslovak New Wave cinema. It appeals to viewers interested in international comedy, specifically those with an appreciation for satirical takes on detective narratives and 1970s science fiction themes.
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info Dinner for Adele Specifications
| Country | Czechoslovakia |
| Year | 1978 |
help Dinner for Adele FAQ
Why does detective Nick Carter come to Prague in Dinner for Adele?
Countess Thun asks the famous New York detective to investigate the disappearance of her dog. Carter works with the earthy Prague commissioner Ledvina as the case expands into a series of bizarre crimes.
What exactly is Adele?
Adele is a giant carnivorous plant created by the criminal botanist Baron von Kratzmar. A gramophone performance of a lullaby awakens the plant when its victims are ready to be eaten.
What other titles is Dinner for Adele known by?
The Czech title is Adéla ještě nevečeřela. English releases have also used Adele Hasn't Had Her Dinner Yet, Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet, and Nick Carter in Prague.
Is Dinner for Adele set in the 1970s?
No. Although released in the late 1970s, the story takes place around the turn of the twentieth century in an elaborate Art Nouveau Prague.
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