Late Night Talks with Mother (2003)

Late Night Talks with Mother (2003) poster

Taking a cue from Franz Kafka's "Letter to My Father," this highly personal film follows Czech director Jan Nemec as he attempts to engage in a dialogue with his deceased mother. While alive, Nemec's mother had a troubled relationship with her son; this rumination seems to be Nemec's public platform for coming to terms with unresolved familial issues. The director embellishes his film by linking personal events with 20th century history.

Director: Jan Němec
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 69 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jan Němec
Cinematography: Jan Němec, Petr Marek
Editing: Iva Ruszeláková
Production: Jan Němec - Film
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Jan Němec
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Late Night Talks with Mother about?
Taking a cue from Franz Kafka's "Letter to My Father," this highly personal film follows Czech director Jan Nemec as he attempts to engage in a dialogue with his deceased mother. While alive, Nemec's mother had a troubled relationship with her son; this rumination seems to be Nemec's public platform for coming to terms with unresolved familial issues. The director embellishes his film by linking personal events with 20th century history.
Who directed Late Night Talks with Mother?
Late Night Talks with Mother was directed by Jan Němec.
Who stars in Late Night Talks with Mother?
Late Night Talks with Mother stars Karel Roden, Václav Havel, Jan Němec, Zuzana Stivínová, Marta Kubišová, Pavel Landovský.
How long is Late Night Talks with Mother?
Late Night Talks with Mother has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
What genre is Late Night Talks with Mother?
Late Night Talks with Mother is a Documentary film.
Where was Late Night Talks with Mother produced?
Late Night Talks with Mother was produced in Czech Republic.