This atmospheric period drama is a bitter 'romance' which centres on the tragic marriage between two cousins: Å tÄpa (the fabulous Iva JanžurovĆ”), a vivacious, modern-minded, wealthy young woman, but who is desperately seeking love and happiness; and Pavel (Petr Äepek), an arrogant, selfish, retired army officer weighed down by debt, cynicism, and syphilis.
Herzās lavishĀ Oil LampsĀ evokes a pungent atmosphere of decay and features superb performances by its two leads, gorgeous costume and set design, stunning cinematography, and a wonderful LuboÅ” FiÅ”er score.
Blu-ray special features:
ā¢Ā Oil LampsĀ (Petrolejove lampy, 1971) presented from a new 4K restoration by the Czech National Film Archive.
ā¢ A Projection Booth commentary with film historians Mike White, Kat Ellinger and Jonathan Owen.
ā¢Ā Conversation on a TrainĀ (Rozhovor ve vlaku, 1947): An early short Czech public information film on the perils of alcohol and STDs.
ā¢ Trailer.
ā¢ Booklet with new writing on the film by author and Czech cinema expert Peter Hames.
ā¢ New English subtitle translation.
ā¢ World premiere on Blu-ray.
ā¢ Region Free (A/B/C) Blu-ray.