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Insect

5.620181h 38mMovieComedyDrama

The Dung Beetle is late, the Parasite is asleep and Mrs Larva is more interested in her knitting than the director’s instructions. It’s clear: this amateur theatre company has a long way to go before they can perform their version of "The…

DirectorJan Švankmajer
WritersKarel Čapek·Josef Čapek
ProducerJaromír Kallista

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 3 other countries

Insect isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Czechia, Japan, Slovakia. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jan Švankmajer

JBJan Budař
Jan Budař
Václav
JLJiří Lábus
Jiří Lábus
Dung Beetle
NLNorbert Lichý
Norbert Lichý
Parasite
JDJaromír Dulava
Jaromír Dulava
Mr. Cricket
KMKamila Magálová
Kamila Magálová
Mrs. Cricket
IUIvana Uhlířová
Ivana Uhlířová
Larva
PNPavel Nový
Pavel Nový

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