Konkurs is Milos Forman's debut film and is considered to be the film that launched what became known internationally as the Czech New Wave. It was originally made as two separate 'featurettes' - but the style and themes were very similar and so they were released as one film.

Not only is Konkurs very assured for a first film but it is also the debut film of Miroslav Ondricek (cinematographer of 'If' and 'Amadeus') and Ivan Passer (director of 'Intimate Lighting' and 'Cutter's Way').