A comic love story about a man who refuses to accept that old age is empty of love, meaning and value to society. One day Joseph suddenly retires from his job as a school teacher in Prague after an encounter with an unruly pupil and his frustration of changing values and increased power given to the students. A man full of humour and playful energy, he is not content to spend the autumn of his life in the uneventful bosom of his family. Another joint project by Oscar-winning duo Zdenek Sverák and Jan Sverak, EMPTIES is an intelligent, emotionally engaging comedy about finding meaning and love in later life.

From the Oscar-winning filmmakers of 'Kolya' (1997 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film)
Winner: Audience and best Screenplay - Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Winner: Audience Award, Best Director and Best Screeplay – Czech Lion Film Awards