Petr Hapka (2002)

In this 1999 documentary, which took three years to shoot, director Jan Mudra reveals Hapka's obsession with creativity, his incredible energy, and his abundance of ideas. He recalls his family background, his studies at the acting conservatory, and his first roles in Czech films. Petr Hapka began his career as a composer in the 1960s. Even then, he began writing for Hana Hegerová, with whom, as he says, he entered into a musical marriage that continues to this day. In the film, his three main lyricists—Petr Rada, Zdeněk Rytíř, and Michal Horáček—recall their work with Hapka. Many viewers may be surprised to learn that Petr Hapka also composed the music for three famous plays by the Divadlo Za branou theater: Provaz o jednom konci (A Rope with One End), Zelený papoušek (The Green Parrot), and Hodina lásky (The Hour of Love), as recalled in the film by director Otomar Krejča. He also composed the music for several films.

Director: Jan Mudra
Genre: Documentary
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Cinematography: Jan Mudra
Editing: Jindřich Juna, Martin Vít
Production: Česká televize
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Petr Hapka about?
In this 1999 documentary, which took three years to shoot, director Jan Mudra reveals Hapka's obsession with creativity, his incredible energy, and his abundance of ideas. He recalls his family background, his studies at the acting conservatory, and his first roles in Czech films. Petr Hapka began his career as a composer in the 1960s. Even then, he began writing for Hana Hegerová, with whom, as he says, he entered into a musical marriage that continues to this day. In the film, his three main lyricists—Petr Rada, Zdeněk Rytíř, and Michal Horáček—recall their work with Hapka. Many viewers may be surprised to learn that Petr Hapka also composed the music for three famous plays by the Divadlo Za branou theater: Provaz o jednom konci (A Rope with One End), Zelený papoušek (The Green Parrot), and Hodina lásky (The Hour of Love), as recalled in the film by director Otomar Krejča. He also composed the music for several films.
Who directed Petr Hapka?
Petr Hapka was directed by Jan Mudra.
Who stars in Petr Hapka?
Petr Hapka stars Petr Hapka, Michal Horáček, Otomar Krejča, Lucie Bílá, Juraj Herz, Richard Müller.
What genre is Petr Hapka?
Petr Hapka is a Documentary film.
Where was Petr Hapka produced?
Petr Hapka was produced in Czech Republic.