Painting a picture of an extravagant and passionate young man who is unconventional during the Czech communist regime, 3 Seasons in Hell was inspired by the life of one of the best-known characters of the Czechoslovakia literary scene, Egon Bondy. Prague 1947 is a time of sensuality, extravagance, wit and great expectations. Ivan Heinz is devoted to evolutionary politics and artistic aspirations. Meeting independent and fascinating Jana, he throws himself into a destructive, erotic romance, unaware they are dancing on thin ice as the new communist regime reveals its repressive side. (Jay JEON)