An absurd tale of a minor clerk (Ivan Mistrík) who is inexplicably promoted to advertising manager at a company that exports pumps. This is classic “communal satire” – a label used in the 1950s and 1960s for comedies that, much like the cartoons in Roháč, poked fun at the dysfunctions of socialist bureaucracy and economic mismanagement. The metaphors were transparent, the humour “humorous,” and the acting often stiff and theatrical. Yet, what once felt formulaic now carries a certain retro charm. While the aesthetics have aged, the themes feel surprisingly current: nepotism, clueless people in high positions, and a system that punishes integrity are still very much alive. Bonus for local and nostalgic viewers: the film features authentic Bratislava locations such as the Lido, the Tehelné pole swimming pool, and the interrogation in the lobby of the PKO.