Documentary / Biography / Music
Czech Republic / Slovakia,
2022, 91 min
Plots(1)
This operatic documentary takes on an unconventional approach as it covers the life story of Czechoslovak composer Jan Kapr (1914–1988). The once-celebrated composer who was favored by the communist regime was, nonetheless, eventually silenced and erased from history during the 1970s. The film makes use of Kapr's musical scores as well as amateur film shots and, with the help of a playful Dadaist libretto, reveals his life and work, set against the backdrop of historical change. The behind-the-scenes footage from a choir recording deconstructs the biographical genre and shows us how difficult it can be to interpret archival material, memories, and linear narratives. (Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival)
(more)Awards
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- Nominations
Czech Lion Awards
- 2022 - Andrea Shaffer, Lucie Králová, Martin Řezníček (Best Documentary)
- 2022 - Adam Brothánek (Best Editing)
- 2022 - Richard Müller (Best Sound Design)
- 2022 - Best Film Poster
Czech Film Critics Awards
- 2022 - Lucie Králová (Best Documentary)
- 2022 - Adam Brothánek (Best Audiovisual Achievement)
Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
- 2022 - Lucie Králová (Czech Joy: Best Czech Documentary Film)