First of May (2023)
The documentary First of May explores the more than a century-long evolution of the celebration and the meaning of this day. The structure is composed of memories, newspaper excerpts, testimonies found in archives, etc. - all these passages are brought to life by the actors' voices, taking on the roles of journalists, factory workers, policemen, workers and ordinary people who watch May Day, sometimes with interest and verve, sometimes with distance or irony.
Director: Petr Smělík
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: May 1, 2023
Cast
- Viktor Preiss - Commentary (voice)
- Vojtěch Bartoš - (voice)
- Dana Černá - (voice)
- Jindřiška Dudziaková - (voice)
- Petr Gelnar - (voice)
- Zbyšek Horák - (voice)
- Kryštof Krhovják - (voice)
- Jaroslav Mendel - (voice)
- Robert Mikluš - (voice)
- Jiří Štrébl - (voice)
Screenplay
- Petr Smělík (Screenplay)
- Romana Smělíková (Screenplay)
- Dušan Mulíček (Creative Producer)
Cinematography: Pavel Hlavatý
Editing: Petr Smělík
Production: Česká televize
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is First of May about?
- The documentary First of May explores the more than a century-long evolution of the celebration and the meaning of this day. The structure is composed of memories, newspaper excerpts, testimonies found in archives, etc. - all these passages are brought to life by the actors' voices, taking on the roles of journalists, factory workers, policemen, workers and ordinary people who watch May Day, sometimes with interest and verve, sometimes with distance or irony.
- Who directed First of May?
- First of May was directed by Petr Smělík.
- Who stars in First of May?
- First of May stars Viktor Preiss, Vojtěch Bartoš, Dana Černá, Jindřiška Dudziaková, Petr Gelnar, Zbyšek Horák.
- How long is First of May?
- First of May has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is First of May?
- First of May is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was First of May produced?
- First of May was produced in Czech Republic.