Echt – The Art of Jan Merta (2024)
Jan Merta (1952) is currently one of the most important Czech visual artists. In his painting work, shaped by the postmodernism of the 1980s, he leans towards abstract abbreviation and symbolic depiction of reality through everyday objects. The film is a snapshot of his life filled with painting, working in his garden and cohabitation with his partner. The civilian camera follows Merta as he prepares an exhibition for which he attempts to create new works. However, his engagement with the current geopolitical situation enters into the work, as well as the discovery of new compositional principles and creative otherworldliness that co-create his enchanted personal world.
Director: Tomáš Merta
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: December 5, 2024
Cast
- Jan Merta - Self
Screenplay
- Tomáš Merta (Story)
- Jakub Mahler (Creative Producer)
Cinematography: Tomáš Merta
Editing: Tomáš Merta, Soňa Jelínková
Production: Cinémotif Films, Galerie Zdeněk Sklenář, Česká televize, CinemArt
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Echt – The Art of Jan Merta about?
- Jan Merta (1952) is currently one of the most important Czech visual artists. In his painting work, shaped by the postmodernism of the 1980s, he leans towards abstract abbreviation and symbolic depiction of reality through everyday objects. The film is a snapshot of his life filled with painting, working in his garden and cohabitation with his partner. The civilian camera follows Merta as he prepares an exhibition for which he attempts to create new works. However, his engagement with the current geopolitical situation enters into the work, as well as the discovery of new compositional principles and creative otherworldliness that co-create his enchanted personal world.
- Who directed Echt – The Art of Jan Merta?
- Echt – The Art of Jan Merta was directed by Tomáš Merta.
- Who stars in Echt – The Art of Jan Merta?
- Echt – The Art of Jan Merta stars Jan Merta.
- How long is Echt – The Art of Jan Merta?
- Echt – The Art of Jan Merta has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Echt – The Art of Jan Merta?
- Echt – The Art of Jan Merta is a Documentary film.
- Where was Echt – The Art of Jan Merta produced?
- Echt – The Art of Jan Merta was produced in Czech Republic.