Delight (2013)
A Czech drama-romance by Jitka Rudolfová about obsession, passion, and the intoxicating destruction that follows when we surrender to our deepest fixations.
Delight - Movie Information
- Original Title: Rozkoš
- Release Year: 2013
- Directed by: Jitka Rudolfová
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 51m
- Original Language: Czech
- Spoken Languages: Czech
- Release Date (Theatrical): December 5, 2013 (Czech Republic)
- Production Companies: Česká televize, Cineart TV Prague, i/o post, Richsound, Michael Samuelson Lighting Prague
- Production Countries: Czech Republic
Delight - Plot
The film's main theme is obsession. An obsession with love, with art, originality, copying, with success, money and... with oneself. Sooner or later, if we lose our rational upper hand over it and let ourselves be dragged down by it, every obsession leads to destruction. But it is only when being dragged down, in spite of all the cuts and bruises, that we find a unique DELIGHT, if only for a few short moments - and what else is life really about? It is like a drug. What at first seems to be weak and trivial is capable of expanding and growing into a serious problem that can appear to be absolutely incomprehensible and absurd to those who have never experienced anything like it.
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Delight - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Jitka Rudolfová
Main Cast
- Jana Plodková
- Martin Myšička
- Jan Budař
- Jaroslav Plesl
- Václav Neužil
- Martin Pechlát
- Tomáš Jeřábek
- Jakub Žáček
- Karel Zima
- Jana Andresíková
Writers
- Jitka Rudolfová
Producers
- Viktor Schwarcz
Delight - FAQs
Who are the main actors in Delight?
The film stars Jana Plodková as Milena and Martin Myšička as Vladimír in the lead roles, with Jan Budař, Jaroslav Plesl, Václav Neužil, Martin Pechlát, Tomáš Jeřábek, Jakub Žáček, Karel Zima, and Jana Andresíková rounding out the ensemble cast.
What is Delight really about?
At its heart, Delight is a film about obsession — with love, art, originality, and self. It follows characters who surrender rational control to their fixations, spiraling toward destruction. Yet within that fall, the film finds fleeting, intoxicating moments of pure delight that make the chaos feel almost worth it.
When was Delight released?
Delight was released on December 5, 2013, in the Czech Republic. It is a Czech-language production that premiered domestically before gaining attention among fans of European arthouse and drama cinema.
Who directed Delight?
Delight was directed by Jitka Rudolfová, who also wrote the screenplay. Her dual role as writer-director gives the film a distinctly personal vision, weaving together themes of obsession, troubled relationships, and the fine line between passion and self-destruction.
How does obsession shape the story in Delight?
Obsession is the film's central engine. Each character is consumed by something — love, artistic ambition, or ego — and the story traces how these fixations quietly expand from something seemingly trivial into forces that become incomprehensible to anyone who hasn't lived through them. It's raw and deeply human.
What genre is Delight?
Delight is a Drama and Romance film. It blends emotional intensity with a reflective, arthouse sensibility, making it a compelling watch for viewers drawn to character-driven stories about passion, artistic identity, and the psychological weight of obsessive relationships.
How long is Delight?
Delight runs for 111 minutes — just under two hours. The runtime gives the film room to breathe and develop its characters slowly, letting the emotional and psychological tensions build organically rather than rushing toward resolution.
What films are similar to Delight?
If Delight resonates with you, consider exploring Malcolm & Marie, The Souvenir, Total Eclipse, or Claustrophobia — films that share its preoccupation with intense, destabilizing relationships and artistic obsession. The Loveless and Sir also offer similarly charged emotional dynamics worth discovering.
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