The Call (1999)

A documentary film following several years in the life of Jan Potměšil who has become a very popular actor at an early age, representing the type of a young sporty intellectual. After a serious car crash in 1989, he ended up on a wheelchair. He was 23 years old at the time. After a year of rehabilitation, he returned to the stage. Excelling in “Flowers for Algernon”, he continuously acts in the production in front of sell-out crowds across the country. He also lives his personal life, experiencing new loves and breakups, is engaged in civic affairs and returns to the hospital now and then. The film aims to give a non-pathetic image of a life lived to the full despite adversity.

Director: Helena Třeštíková
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Kristián Hynek, Josef Nekvasil
Editing: Zdenek Patočka
Production: Česká televize, Nadace Člověk a čas
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

woman director, time-collecting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Call about?
A documentary film following several years in the life of Jan Potměšil who has become a very popular actor at an early age, representing the type of a young sporty intellectual. After a serious car crash in 1989, he ended up on a wheelchair. He was 23 years old at the time. After a year of rehabilitation, he returned to the stage. Excelling in “Flowers for Algernon”, he continuously acts in the production in front of sell-out crowds across the country. He also lives his personal life, experiencing new loves and breakups, is engaged in civic affairs and returns to the hospital now and then. The film aims to give a non-pathetic image of a life lived to the full despite adversity.
Who directed The Call?
The Call was directed by Helena Třeštíková.
Who stars in The Call?
The Call stars Jan Potměšil, Jakub Špalek.
How long is The Call?
The Call has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is The Call?
The Call is a Documentary film.
Where was The Call produced?
The Call was produced in Czech Republic.