Czech Republic,
2023, 85 min
Directed by:
Petr JančárekScreenplay:
Petr JančárekCinematography:
Petr JančárekComposer:
Michal RatajPlots(1)
This time-lapse documentary follows the last years of former President Václav Havel's life, creating a multi-layered portrait of a world-famous political icon and important playwright, but also an ordinary man plagued by health problems. Havel allows the filmmakers a glimpse behind the scenes of his life, revealing purely personal moments that present him in previously unrecognised contours. With a sense of humour, he reflects on his political legacy and universal human issues. The central motif is formed by the parallels between Havel's life and the successful play "Leaving", which Havel always wanted to direct as a film adaptation. (Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
- 2023 - Petr Jančárek (Czech Joy: Best Czech Documentary Film)