Closely Observed Trains DVD (2015) Vaclav Neckar, Menzel (DIR) cert 15 2 discs Title: Closely Observed Trains Leading Actor: Vaclav Neckar Region: Region B Duration: 92 mins Format: Blu-ray / with DVD - Double Play Type: Blu-ray No. of Discs: 2 disc(s) Studio / Publisher: Arrow Films UK Release Date: 16 Nov 2015 Edition: with DVD - Double Play An example of Czech ’ Wave’ Cinema, Jiri Menzel’s film is set during the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, but is primarily concerned with an apprentice train guard’s attempts to lose his virginity while on duty at a rural railway depot. Winner of the Best Foreign Film Oscar of 1966.