The Magic Voice of a Rebel (2014)

The Magic Voice of a Rebel (2014) poster

'The Magic Voice of a Rebel' portrays the story of the Czech singer Marta Kubisová, who without never intending it, became a symbol of freedom for all generations in the newly free Czhecoslovakia in 1989. It is Marta herself who tells us her life story and how the Soviet invasion in Czechoslvakia in 1968 changed her life. Because of her deep involvement in the Prague Spring movement, she went from being the most popular singer in the country to being banned and suffering a sudden removal from the public scene by the new authorities imposed from Moscow. She refused to escape to exile and together with other banned intelectuals and artists became a disident instead. Blacklisted and persecuted by the secret police, she also suffered the betrayal of beloved people who were collaborating with the regime.

Director: Olga Sommerová
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Aleš Březina
Cinematography: Olga Špátová
Editing: Jakub Voves
Production: Evolution Films, Česká televize
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

biography, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Magic Voice of a Rebel about?
'The Magic Voice of a Rebel' portrays the story of the Czech singer Marta Kubisová, who without never intending it, became a symbol of freedom for all generations in the newly free Czhecoslovakia in 1989. It is Marta herself who tells us her life story and how the Soviet invasion in Czechoslvakia in 1968 changed her life. Because of her deep involvement in the Prague Spring movement, she went from being the most popular singer in the country to being banned and suffering a sudden removal from the public scene by the new authorities imposed from Moscow. She refused to escape to exile and together with other banned intelectuals and artists became a disident instead. Blacklisted and persecuted by the secret police, she also suffered the betrayal of beloved people who were collaborating with the regime.
Who directed The Magic Voice of a Rebel?
The Magic Voice of a Rebel was directed by Olga Sommerová.
Who stars in The Magic Voice of a Rebel?
The Magic Voice of a Rebel stars Marta Kubišová, Aneta Langerová, Pavel Kohout, Iva Janžurová, Václav Neckář, Helena Vondráčková.
How long is The Magic Voice of a Rebel?
The Magic Voice of a Rebel has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is The Magic Voice of a Rebel?
The Magic Voice of a Rebel is a Documentary film.
Where was The Magic Voice of a Rebel produced?
The Magic Voice of a Rebel was produced in Czech Republic.