Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend (2019)
A story of an extraordinary artist who has unintentionally signed a deal with a devil. Jiří Trnka was one of the biggest Czech artists of the 20th century and one of the founders of the puppet animation. His work demonstrated the world that communist society can provide better conditions for extraordinary artistic creations. The ideological clash between West and East didn’t leave children and their stories apart from their struggle in ideological and political positions.
Director: Joël Farges
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: November 28, 2019
Cast
- Réginald Huguenin - Joël Farges (adult)
- Tereza Brdečková - Herself
- Jérôme Carret - Camera operator
- Arkaitz Basterra Zalbide - Assistant director
- Bérénice Farges
- Vladimír Klaška - Jiří Trnka (young)
- Adam Šrámek - Rudolf Trnka
- Jana Kollertová - Růžena Trnková
- James Warren - Jan Trnka (young)
- Otto Němec - Jiří Trnka (adult)
Screenplay
- Tereza Brdečková (Screenplay)
- Joël Farges (Screenplay)
- Alena Müllerová (Creative Producer)
Cinematography: Lukáš Hyksa, Édouard Potier
Editing: Adéla Špaljová
Production: Hausboot, Kolam Productions, Česká televize, Ciné+
Country: Czech Republic, France
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights
Keywords
biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend about?
- A story of an extraordinary artist who has unintentionally signed a deal with a devil. Jiří Trnka was one of the biggest Czech artists of the 20th century and one of the founders of the puppet animation. His work demonstrated the world that communist society can provide better conditions for extraordinary artistic creations. The ideological clash between West and East didn’t leave children and their stories apart from their struggle in ideological and political positions.
- Who directed Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend?
- Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend was directed by Joël Farges.
- Who stars in Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend?
- Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend stars Réginald Huguenin, Tereza Brdečková, Jérôme Carret, Arkaitz Basterra Zalbide, Bérénice Farges, Vladimír Klaška.
- How long is Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend?
- Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend?
- Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend produced?
- Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend was produced in Czech Republic, France.
- What are the themes of Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend?
- The themes of Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend include: Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights.