Furiant
Directed by:
Ondřej HudečekCinematography:
Ondřej HudečekCast:
Julius Feldmeier, Cyril Dobrý, Filip Chlud, Marie Poulová, Stanislav Majer, Marek Adamczyk, Pavel Šimčík, Lukáš Příkazký, Tereza Vítů, Petr Borovec (more)Plots(1)
"In order to become the first true dramatist of realism he had to experience what it was to be the last of the romantics." Thus Ondřej Hudeček's film describes the early days of Ladislav Stroupežnický, legend of Czech theater. Bearing the subtitle A Comedy in Three Acts, the movie parodies the cliché of the staged TV documentary, fashioning an inventive image of the famed dramatist that is (un)known in the annals of literature. In the words of the filmmakers, it's got it all: suspense, humor, violence, hope, emotion, nudity, sex, and even a happy ending. (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)
(more)Reviews (1)
The last romantic, the first realist. A clever demystification film and masterfully directed and visually absolutely current. Exactly the kind of view of the greats of history that takes away their rotting shroud of reading books. Ladislav used to have spoiled blood, while Hudeček didn't spoil anything, also because he cleverly managed without dialogue. The film is just right for Vladimír Macura. I hope this is a sign of the birth of interesting talent... In fact, I have no doubt about that. There is no need to apologize for the studenthood or the Czech basin. This is simply a confident filmmaker who has something to say anytime, anywhere.
()