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)Cast
Václav Havel
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Nineties (2022) (series) - a.f.
Marta Kubišová 1990 (1990) (concert)
Largo desolato (1991) (theatrical recording) - narrator
Miloš Forman
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Silvery Wind (1954)
Keeping the Faith (2000)
Vintage Car (1956)
Dagmar Havlová
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Gazdina roba (1992) (theatrical recording)
Noc pastýřů (1993) (TV movie)
Hřbitov pro cizince (1991) (TV movie)