Pat & Mat
In the Countryside
January 1, 2009
13Episodes
The characters Pat & Mat were revived once again in 2009 for a new season: Pat a Mat na venkově (Pat & Mat in the Countryside). The first episode, Postele (Beds), premiered at the 50th Zlín Film Festival in 2010. 12 more episodes followed between 2011 and 2015, produced by Patmat Film and filmed in 16:9. Beneš directed and wrote all 13 episodes. Eight of the episodes were released on DVD in 2013 and received their TV premiere on the Dutch channel VPRO on 9 June of the same year, with the rest following soon.
Episodes
1. Beds
January 1, 2009
8 min
A tree felled on your roof, preventing you from living at home. You have to go to your friend's place to sleep, but is there room for your bed?
2. Paper Plates
January 1, 2012
8 min
The sausages are tasty. But what about those paper plates? You're right: wash them in the dishwasher.
3. Water Supply
January 1, 2015
8 min
A new cupboard will be useful. A good place will be where the washbasin is. But how to route the pipes so that everything works?
4. Projector
January 1, 2013
8 min
It's great to remember the old days. But what to do when there is no suitable place to display old films? The answer is right outside the window.
5. Vacuum Cleaner
January 1, 2011
8 min
When a cable gets in the way while vacuuming, you can connect it to the lamp. Maybe automate the vacuum cleaner at the same time?
6. The Floor
January 1, 2011
8 min
Putting in a new floor is very difficult, especially when there are problems such as not being able to open the door.
7. The Pool
January 1, 2012
8 min
Just playing cards won't cool you down. You can cool off in the cold water. And where is the cold water? Sure, in the swimming pool.
8. Deadwood
January 1, 2015
8 min
It is dangerous to have a dead tree next to your house. You have to cut it down somehow, but how do you do it without damaging the house and garden?
9. Orange Juice
January 1, 2012
8 min
When your juicer breaks, you should come up with some alternative. It may be a machine made out of a cupboard.
10. Bicycle
January 1, 2015
8 min
The usual exercise on the bike is boring when it can't move. But that's what imagination is for.
11. Cactus
January 1, 2011
8 min
Transporting a huge cactus is complicated. You have to be careful not to stumble. It's pretty heavy, too.
12. Bathroom Tiles
January 1, 2014
8 min
It's time to change the style of the bathroom. Blue tiles will be perfect. Just don't make a mistake when placing them, because you will have to lay them all over again.
