The film takes place in 1930s Prague, where Karel Kopfrkingl, a Czech cremator, becomes increasingly obsessed with the concept of cremation as a means of liberating souls from earthly suffering. He is drawn to Nazism and eventually collaborates with the Nazi party, believing his actions will bring about a better afterlife for the deceased. The film primarily consists of monologues from Kopfrkingl, detailing his descent into madness and his growing involvement with the Nazi party.
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