Good Mr. Benda (2019)
A sensitive portrait of grandfather Miroslav Benda, a tried and true Sokol member and an ordinary man with extraordinary vigor and ideals, revealing a story of human resilience and optimism through nostalgia and situational comedy. The film is a kind of observational documentary - it includes family videos and archival film material. We’re drawn into the microcosm of the village of Křenovice u Slavkova by two Japanese women who have decided to visit Benda, thanks to his long friendship with a university professor from Tokyo. Together with Benda, the audience travels to the only Japanese gas station in Europe, to Prague’s Strahov Stadium, and to New York to visit American Sokol members.
Director: Pavel Jurda
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: February 7, 2019
Cast
- Miroslav Benda - Himself
Screenplay
- Pavel Jurda (Screenplay)
- Roman Franc (Story)
Music: Tomáš Vtípil
Cinematography: Petr Vejslík
Editing: Pavel Kolaja
Production: Endorfilm, Česká televize
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Keywords
biography
More Films by Director: Pavel Jurda
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Good Mr. Benda about?
- A sensitive portrait of grandfather Miroslav Benda, a tried and true Sokol member and an ordinary man with extraordinary vigor and ideals, revealing a story of human resilience and optimism through nostalgia and situational comedy. The film is a kind of observational documentary - it includes family videos and archival film material. We’re drawn into the microcosm of the village of Křenovice u Slavkova by two Japanese women who have decided to visit Benda, thanks to his long friendship with a university professor from Tokyo. Together with Benda, the audience travels to the only Japanese gas station in Europe, to Prague’s Strahov Stadium, and to New York to visit American Sokol members.
- Who directed Good Mr. Benda?
- Good Mr. Benda was directed by Pavel Jurda.
- Who stars in Good Mr. Benda?
- Good Mr. Benda stars Miroslav Benda.
- How long is Good Mr. Benda?
- Good Mr. Benda has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Good Mr. Benda?
- Good Mr. Benda is a Documentary film.
- Where was Good Mr. Benda produced?
- Good Mr. Benda was produced in Czech Republic.