Life with Jester
2013 · 85 min · Documentary
For 23 years, Helena Třeštíková followed the story of actor and stage director Jakub Špalek. The first piece of footage was shot in Autumn 1989 when Jakub, then a theatre academy student, was actively involved in the Velvet Revolution. Back then, Jakub dreamed of running his own theatre company which soon came true - he is still in charge of Kašpar Theatre in Prague. The film documents the difficult life of an independent theatre manager, as well as his many personal struggles and joys.
- Director
- Helena Třeštíková
- Writer
- Helena Třeštíková
- Released
- April 4, 2013
- Language
- Czech
Cast
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