První parta (film)

První parta (English: The First Shift) is a Czech drama film released in 1959. Directed by Otakar Vávra, the film is a socialist realist drama focusing on the lives and struggles of miners working in a coal mine. The narrative typically centers around themes of hard work, camaraderie, and the importance of fulfilling production quotas in a communist society. The film showcases the difficult and dangerous conditions faced by the miners and their commitment to their work. Key plot elements often involve overcoming personal challenges and setbacks to contribute to the greater collective effort. První parta is considered a significant example of Czech socialist realist cinema from the period.