First of May

First of May 2023 Directed by Petr Smělík První máj

The documentary First of May explores the more than a century-long evolution of the celebration and the meaning of this day. The structure is composed of memories, newspaper excerpts, testimonies found in archives, etc. - all these passages are brought to life by the actors' voices, taking on the roles of journalists, factory workers, policemen, workers and ordinary people who watch May Day, sometimes with interest and verve, sometimes with distance or irony.

Country Czech Republic

Production Country Czech Republic

Language Czech

Spoken Language Czech

Gneres Documentary , History

Production Company Česká televize

Release Date 1 May 2023

55 mins