My story is exactly like many others here. I saw the film on BBC2 when I was a teen, and have never forgotten it since. Or indeed seen it since. But I remember loving the main character, the happy ending, and the amazing plot on the way to get there. So main plot points and scenes I can never forget.
Anyway, the reason I post this now is that I now share an office with a Slovakian of similar age who lived in Czechoslovakia until the 90's. I mentioned the film to him, and he immediately knew the film and director, who is one of his favourites. On a recent visit back home, he picked up a copy for me (apparently very cheaply). Now I will finally get to see it again, I hope it doesn't disappoint.
Anyway, the reason I post this now is that I now share an office with a Slovakian of similar age who lived in Czechoslovakia until the 90's. I mentioned the film to him, and he immediately knew the film and director, who is one of his favourites. On a recent visit back home, he picked up a copy for me (apparently very cheaply). Now I will finally get to see it again, I hope it doesn't disappoint.