Our lives can be unique, if lived in a unique way. Private films testify to the unique intensity of our lives. They capture private stories of our shared history. The Private Century series shows the history as a set of intimate human stories. It brings a testimony of spontaneous private life in the 20th century. The Private Century series consists of 8 films. A Low Level Flight - a story from 1960's and 1970's of relationship of Káťa and Franta who was an ace fighter pilot in the Czechoslovak army. Káťa was captivated by Franta. He was not only an attractive man, but also a purposeful and determined personality. Therefore she tolerated his career of fighter pilot in the Czechoslovak army. She ,with the family, accompanied him on his study stays in the USSR. They start to alienate because of Franta's fondness of alcohol and the marriage gets ruined. Franta's fighter pilot career soon ends by his unfortunate death.

Writer / Jan Šikl    Editor / Jan Daňhel    Sound / Daniel Němec

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