{"product_id":"the-party-and-the-guests-dvd-jan-nemec","title":"The Party and the Guests DVD","description":"\u003c!-- KATE'S TREASURES15 — DAD'S WORLD CINEMA FORMAT --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1b1b1b;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.35;\"\u003e\nThe Party and the Guests DVD\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sharp and unsettling Czech New Wave satire that begins with polite conversation before revealing a disturbing world of conformity, intimidation and control.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DAD'S COLLECTION --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d0c4; border-top: 4px solid #0b3d91; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 15px; margin: 0 0 16px 0; background: #fbf9f5; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 15px; color: #0b3d91;\"\u003e\nFrom Dad's Collection\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\nThis copy comes from my dad's personal collection. Dad was an actor and scriptwriter with a genuine love of world cinema, independent film and memorable performances. His collection remains an important part of \u003cstrong\u003eKate's Treasures15\u003c\/strong\u003e, with each title now looking for a new home where it can continue to be appreciated.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FILM COPY --\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\nDirected by \u003cstrong\u003eJan Němec\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Party and the Guests\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eO slavnosti a hostech\u003c\/em\u003e) follows a group of friends whose pleasant countryside outing is interrupted by a strange interrogation before they are invited to an apparently civilised gathering.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\nAs politeness gives way to pressure, obedience and increasingly sinister displays of authority, the film uses dark humour and carefully controlled tension to create a chilling political allegory about conformity and the quiet abuse of power.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn outstanding choice for collectors of Czech New Wave cinema, Jan Němec films, Second Run editions and intelligent political satire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; height: 4px; border-radius: 999px; margin: 16px 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0b3d91, #1e90ff);\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WORLD CINEMA DETAILS --\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\nAbout This World Cinema DVD\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 8px 18px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDVD\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSecond Run\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRegion Free\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eCertificate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nU\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eDirector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJan Němec\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eFeaturing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIvan Vyskočil, Jan Klusák\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCzech with English subtitles\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0b3d91;\"\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack \u0026amp; White\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CONDITION --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px 0; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\nCondition\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nPre-owned. The case shows some general wear and tear, including a small indentation to the bottom-left corner of the front cover. The booklet remains in good condition with light wear. The disc has been tested and plays perfectly. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ARYA --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d8dfe8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px 0; background: #f5f8fc;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #0b3d91;\"\u003e\nArya's Approval\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nClever, uncomfortable and tightly controlled, a deceptively polite-looking satire about conformity, intimidation and the quiet abuse of authority.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 7px; font-size: 12px; color: #0b3d91;\"\u003e\n★★★★★ 5 Paws from Arya\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DISPATCH --\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e\nDispatch \u0026amp; Delivery\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\nOrders placed \u003cstrong\u003ebefore 6am on a working day\u003c\/strong\u003e are dispatched the same day. 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Please follow the stated age classification.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- PRE-OWNED --\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; margin: 0 0 14px 0; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e\nPre-Owned DVD Information\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\nThis is a pre-owned DVD from a personal collection. The case, booklet, sleeve and disc may show signs of age, storage and previous handling.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\nThe disc has been checked as stated in the condition description. This edition is listed as Region Free, but buyers should still confirm compatibility with their equipment before ordering.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\nQuestions before ordering? 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