Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Daisies (film)" in English language version.
The Czechoslovak New Wave was one of the most radical and brilliant bursts of creativity in film history... Despite stifling restrictions, an intrepid generation of filmmakers continued to challenge Communist censorship by creating art that was provocative, satirical, and deeply critical of authoritarianism.
Chytilova doesn't indulge in free-form quirkiness for its own sake. The movie is a puckish poke at authoritarianism of all stripes, from the patriarchy to the Iron Curtain bureaucracy.
The Czechoslovak New Wave was one of the most radical and brilliant bursts of creativity in film history... Despite stifling restrictions, an intrepid generation of filmmakers continued to challenge Communist censorship by creating art that was provocative, satirical, and deeply critical of authoritarianism.