Universum Brdečka (2017)

Universum Brdečka (2017) poster

Lemonade Joe, The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians, Dinner for Adele, The and the Golem - These and other Czech cinematography film hits have on thing in common: Jirí Brdecka. The Screenwriter, writer and cartoonist Brdecka was known in Czechoslovakia for his cooperation with Jirí Trnka, Jan Werich or Oldrich Lipský, and became a worldwide famous and respected director of animated films. But who was he in reality? Where did he seek inspiration and where did his rich inner world come from? How did he fight the non-free political regime and manage to show the world his free and timeless creation? Director Miroslav Janek gradually penetrates the interior of one of the most prominent personalities of Czech film and presents to the audience a miraculous world of animated paintings, graphics, oils, watercolors, frescoes and mosaics. On Christmas Eve in 2017, Jirí Brdecka would celebrate his 100th birthday.

Director: Miroslav Janek
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 125 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Miroslav Janek
Editing: Tonička Janková
Production: Česká televize, Evolution Films
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Miroslav Janek
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Universum Brdečka about?
Lemonade Joe, The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians, Dinner for Adele, The and the Golem - These and other Czech cinematography film hits have on thing in common: Jirí Brdecka. The Screenwriter, writer and cartoonist Brdecka was known in Czechoslovakia for his cooperation with Jirí Trnka, Jan Werich or Oldrich Lipský, and became a worldwide famous and respected director of animated films. But who was he in reality? Where did he seek inspiration and where did his rich inner world come from? How did he fight the non-free political regime and manage to show the world his free and timeless creation? Director Miroslav Janek gradually penetrates the interior of one of the most prominent personalities of Czech film and presents to the audience a miraculous world of animated paintings, graphics, oils, watercolors, frescoes and mosaics. On Christmas Eve in 2017, Jirí Brdecka would celebrate his 100th birthday.
Who directed Universum Brdečka?
Universum Brdečka was directed by Miroslav Janek.
Who stars in Universum Brdečka?
Universum Brdečka stars Tereza Brdečková, Miroslav Janek, Jiří Brdečka.
How long is Universum Brdečka?
Universum Brdečka has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What genre is Universum Brdečka?
Universum Brdečka is a Documentary film.
Where was Universum Brdečka produced?
Universum Brdečka was produced in Czech Republic.