Ze soboty na nedeli: A rainy, moody stroll through 1930s Prague

You should probably watch this if you like movies that feel like a long walk home after a party where you didn't really fit in. It is perfect for people who enjoy the quiet, lonely atmosphere of a big city at night.

If you need a movie with a fast plot or big explosions, you will absolutely hate this. It moves like a slow drip of water from a leaky pipe.

Ze soboty na nedeli (From Saturday to Sunday) starts off feeling like it might be a boring drama about office girls. Mána and her friend go out with these two older men who have way too much money and not enough manners.

The dinner scene is awkward in a way that feels very real. You can tell Mána is just trying to be polite, but the guys are being gross. One of them offers her money, and the look on her face is just... yikes.

She bolts out of there. Honestly, I would have left sooner. The movie really picks up once she is out in the rain.

Prague in 1931 looks incredible here. The director, Gustav Machatý, clearly cared more about how the streetlights reflected in the puddles than the actual dialogue.

It is an early sound film, so sometimes the audio feels a bit clunky. But the way they use music and city noises is actually pretty ahead of its time. It’s not just people talking in rooms.

Mána ends up in a café and meets Karel. They don't do anything crazy. They just walk. And talk. And wander around.

It reminds me a little bit of the mood in Die Hose, but way less satirical and more dreamy. There is this one shot of a typewriter that feels like it lasts forever, but I didn't mind it.

Things I noticed while watching:

• The way the rain looks on the black-and-white film is almost edible.
• Karel seems like a decent guy, which is a relief after those creeps at the start.
• There is a lot of focus on modern stuff—telephones, cars, bright lights.
• The ending feels a bit rushed, like they realized they had to stop filming eventually.

There is a scene where they are just hanging out in the rain and you can almost feel the dampness through the screen. It is very cozy if you are watching it under a blanket. Not so much if you want action.

The movie doesn't try to explain every single emotion. They just exist in the space together. It is a very human way of showing two people catching feelings.

I think the writers, Machatý and Nezval, wanted to capture a specific type of weekend boredom that turns into something special. It works because it doesn't try too hard to be a big "event" movie.

It’s a bit like Wochenendzauber in that way, focusing on that Saturday night energy. But this one feels much more grounded in the actual streets.

The acting is fine, but the cinematography is the real star. Sometimes the camera just drifts away from the characters to look at a sign or a building. Some people might find that annoying, but I thought it was cool.

It makes the city feel like a character that is watching them. A big, wet, slightly lonely character.

Is it a masterpiece? Maybe not. The middle section drags a little bit when they are just sitting around. But the vibe is so thick you could cut it with a knife.

"One evening she realizes his intentions and flees... She later meets a man named Karel."

That transition from the scary dinner to the nice walk is the best part of the film. It feels like taking a deep breath after being stuck in a smoky room.

If you have an hour and a bit to spare and you want to see what Prague looked like before everything changed, give it a go. Just don't expect a thrilling climax. It's more of a gentle fade-out.

The sound of the rain is basically the soundtrack. It's better than most modern movies that try to use fake rain machines. This felt real and messy.

One more thing—the hats. Everyone has such great hats in this. I miss hats. 🎩

Anyway, it's a solid watch for a quiet night. It won't change your life, but it might make you want to go for a walk in the rain. Just don't go to dinner with weird old men first.