Red Lizard

The plot centers around grammar school teacher Bláha, who becomes unconscious while pursuing a red lizard. He ends up in the lonely house of the Santrucek family, sparking a rumor that he has drowned after his coat and hat are discovered in the water. Meanwhile, the townspeople are more intrigued by a theatre group featuring a beautiful guest actress, Eva Gazdová.

As the townsfolk demand a change in the theatre's repertoire, they convince the manager to stage the musical comedy The Red Lizard rather than an established play. This twist highlights the comedic elements of misunderstanding and misplaced priorities in a close-knit community. With a runtime of 82 minutes, Red Lizard provides a glimpse into post-war Czechoslovak cinema with its unique narrative and character-driven humor.