Film School Festival Special FAMU
Block 2
The Television Faculty of The Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU) in Prague is one of the world’s oldest film schools. Documentary film contributes greatly to the academy’s reputation for openness, relevance and experimentation.
IN MASARYK'S HANDS
Czech Republic 2015 – Director: Jan Rousek – English subtitles – Length: 51 min.
It all begins with a photo: in 1928 Eva Hanka was featured as a child in a newspaper with the first Czech president, Masaryk. The image became an icon of the young republic – a low-key investigation.
English/Original Title: V MASARYKOVÝCH RUKOU. Writer: Jan Rousek. Camera: Dan Souček, Jan Rousek. Sound: Jana Coufalová. Production: FAMU, Prag. Producer: Vera Hoffmannová (Festival Koordinatorin). Distribution: FAMU, Prag
STRIP
Czech Republic 2015 – Director: Kateřina Turečková – English subtitles – Length: 10 min.
Kateřina Turečková depicts the relationship between a stripper and her friend who cannot accept her unusual line of work. A filmic sketch.
Writer: Kateřina Turečková. Camera: Ondřej Šálek, Matěj Piňos. Sound: Jan Pavel. Music: Ondřej Černohorský. Production: FAMU, Prag. Producer: Kateřina Turečková. Distribution: FAMU, Prag
THE STILL LIFE OF VĚRA
Czech Republic 2015 – Director: Greta Stocklassa – English subtitles – Length: 9 min.
Faces in Kodachrome and stamps from bygone eras. This playful reflection on greetings cards takes us on a journey through time.
English/Original Title: POHLEDY NA VĚRU BECHYŇOVOU. Writer: Greta Stocklassa. Sound: Viera Marinová. Production: FAMU, Prag. Producer: Vera Hoffmannova. Distribution: FAMU, Prag
VENTOLIN
Czech Republic 2015 – Director: Tomáš Frkal – English subtitles – Length: 7 min.
David Doubek is a university lecturer who teaches psychological anthropology. By night he performs as DJ Ventolin and takes eccentricity to a new level. Our verdict: five hearts!
Writer: Tomáš Frkal. Camera: Tomáš Frkal. Sound: Pavel Jan. Editing: Tomáš Frkal, Jakub Jelínek. Music: Ventolin. Production: FAMU, Prag. Producer: Alžběta Noll. Distribution: FAMU, Prag
