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Karel Special

202249 minGdocumentary

Karel Gott shares intimate moments with his wife Ivana, daughters Charlotte and Nelly, and grandchildren, reflecting on his life and career in music.

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Olga Špátová

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Karel Gott shares intimate moments with his wife Ivana, daughters Charlotte and Nelly, and grandchildren, reflecting on his life and career in music.

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Olga Špátovádirector

Karel Gott

Charlotte Ella Gottová

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Nelly Sofie Gottovácast

Synopsis

Karel Gott spends time with his wife Ivana, daughters Charlotte and Nelly, and grandchildren in various settings throughout his life. Director Olga Malířová Špátová presents moments from Gott's early career alongside reflections from the later years. The film features intimate scenes with colleagues and family, revealing personal aspects of the music legend's life. Karel Special runs for 49 minutes and was released in 2022.

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