Didactica Magna: Against the Grain (2012)
The film is an insight into a teacher's soul and a contemplation upon his teaching fate. This portrait of a unique, experimental filmmaker and teacher Martin Čihák takes a look at his teaching methods, his meetings with his students at FAMU and at a park where they work with film, or in his studio.
Director: Tomáš Polenský
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date: October 4, 2012
Cast
- Martin Čihák - Himself
- Janusz Klimsza - J. A. Komenský (voice)
- Vladimir Georgiev - Mámil
- Michal Juřica - Voice of God (voice)
- Matěj Pospíšil - Academic
- Jan Richtr - Kryštof Jankovec
- Martin Mlynarič - Arithmetrici
- Tomáš Oramus - Jan Kalužný
- Ladislav Greiner
Screenplay
- Tomáš Polenský (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Tomáš Polenský
Editing: Tomáš Polenský
Production: FAMU
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Keywords
essay film
More Films by Director: Tomáš Polenský
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Didactica Magna: Against the Grain about?
- The film is an insight into a teacher's soul and a contemplation upon his teaching fate. This portrait of a unique, experimental filmmaker and teacher Martin Čihák takes a look at his teaching methods, his meetings with his students at FAMU and at a park where they work with film, or in his studio.
- Who directed Didactica Magna: Against the Grain?
- Didactica Magna: Against the Grain was directed by Tomáš Polenský.
- Who stars in Didactica Magna: Against the Grain?
- Didactica Magna: Against the Grain stars Martin Čihák, Janusz Klimsza, Vladimir Georgiev, Michal Juřica, Matěj Pospíšil, Jan Richtr.
- How long is Didactica Magna: Against the Grain?
- Didactica Magna: Against the Grain has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
- What genre is Didactica Magna: Against the Grain?
- Didactica Magna: Against the Grain is a Documentary film.
- Where was Didactica Magna: Against the Grain produced?
- Didactica Magna: Against the Grain was produced in Czech Republic.