Conspirators of Pleasure

An unmarried man driven by secret sexual fantasies who purchases pornography and enlists neighbors to enact elaborate erotic rituals. He channels his urges into absurd, mechanical performances, including a chicken outfit and a life-size effigy of his counterpart. Pivoňka embodies repressed desire pressed into comical and sometimes dangerous actions, highlighting the tension between private longing and public propriety.

A neighbor who participates in the escapades, helping with tasks like slaughtering a chicken and building joint effigies. She collaborates with Pivoňka to stage performances that blur the line between reality and illusion. Loubalová embodies a bold, pragmatic willingness to engage in unconventional acts for private gratification.

A craftsman-like figure who, in a later twist, strips naked in his workshop and rubs objects on his body, illustrating the film’s obsession with physical sensation and ritual. His behavior adds to the mosaic of idiosyncratic obsessions that drive the plot. Beltinski’s actions contribute to the sense that private rituals invade everyday spaces.

A newsreader and wife of a central male figure, she feels neglected as her husband pursues different intrigues. Her televised presence intersects with the characters’ private fantasies, illustrating how public image can fuel personal dissatisfaction. Anna’s arc highlights the strain between domestic expectations and sensory deprivation.

The local newsagent who sells pornography and other items that spark the characters’ schemes. He becomes a focal point in the web of exchanges and deceit surrounding the central actions. Kula represents commerce as a facilitator of transgressive desires.

A postwoman who becomes entangled in the ongoing sexual and voyeuristic dynamics. Her interactions with the letters and deliveries intersect with the rise of elaborate fantasies and the characters’ sense of control. The role underscores how ordinary civic duties can intersect with hidden private lives.