For 23 years, Helena Třeštíková filmed Jakub Špalek, who became the manager of Kašpar Theatre in Prague after his involvement in the Velvet Revolution.
Synopsis
For 23 years, Helena Třeštíková filmed Jakub Špalek, who became the manager of Kašpar Theatre in Prague after his involvement in the Velvet Revolution.
Synopsis
Jakub Špalek, a theatre academy student in Prague, was actively involved in the Velvet Revolution in Autumn 1989. He aspired to run his own theatre company, which he later achieved by founding Kašpar Theatre. Over 23 years, Helena Třeštíková recorded his life as an actor and stage director. The film presents the challenges he faced as an independent theatre manager, along with his personal highs and lows. It captures the evolution of his career and the world of Czech theatre.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Jakub Špalek, a passionate theatre director.
- See the impact of the Velvet Revolution on artists.
- Find out about the realities of independent theatre management.
Did You Know
- Jakub Špalek was filmed for 23 years starting in 1989.
- He was a student during the Velvet Revolution in Autumn 1989.
- Jakub runs Kašpar Theatre in Prague, fulfilling his dream.
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Who is Jakub Špalek?
Jakub Špalek is an actor and stage director who has been followed by filmmaker Helena Třeštíková for 23 years.
What theatre company does Jakub Špalek manage?
Jakub Špalek is in charge of Kašpar Theatre in Prague.
When was the first footage of Jakub Špalek shot?
The first piece of footage was shot in Autumn 1989.
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