Engi – Sound Designer Ivo Špalj (2023)

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A look at the legendary Czech sound designer and his profession. Editor and documentary filmmaker Adéla Špaljová has her father Ivo Špalj talk about his life, career, and working methods. Over the course of his long life, sound designer Ivo Špalj (*1940) has collaborated on hundreds of films and become a mentor for at least one generation of men and women behind the mixing board. This gentle documentary also shows “Engi” (as he is known to his colleagues) again working with Jan Švankmajer, whose films he has lent their typical, dense, and sophisticated sound mix.

Director: Adéla Špaljová
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: David Čálek
Editing: Adéla Špaljová
Production: Česká televize
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

filmmaking, sound design, sound production, portrait of a filmmaker, informative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Engi – Sound Designer Ivo Špalj about?
A look at the legendary Czech sound designer and his profession. Editor and documentary filmmaker Adéla Špaljová has her father Ivo Špalj talk about his life, career, and working methods. Over the course of his long life, sound designer Ivo Špalj (*1940) has collaborated on hundreds of films and become a mentor for at least one generation of men and women behind the mixing board. This gentle documentary also shows “Engi” (as he is known to his colleagues) again working with Jan Švankmajer, whose films he has lent their typical, dense, and sophisticated sound mix.
Who directed Engi – Sound Designer Ivo Špalj?
Engi – Sound Designer Ivo Špalj was directed by Adéla Špaljová.
Who stars in Engi – Sound Designer Ivo Špalj?
Engi – Sound Designer Ivo Špalj stars Ivo Špalj, Jan Švankmajer, Jaromír Kallista, Libuše Špaljová, Barbora Koláčková, Jiří Klenka.
How long is Engi – Sound Designer Ivo Špalj?
Engi – Sound Designer Ivo Špalj has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Engi – Sound Designer Ivo Špalj?
Engi – Sound Designer Ivo Špalj is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
Where was Engi – Sound Designer Ivo Špalj produced?
Engi – Sound Designer Ivo Špalj was produced in Czech Republic.