Otevřený kruh (1973)

The television production captures the last decade of the life of the now world-renowned painter Karel Purkyně (1834 - 1868) and his struggle for the possibility of creative expression. After studying in Paris, he returns to Prague. He is not recognized, has no success and actually lives on the support of his father, the famous physiologist Jan Evangelista Purkyně. The only understanding he finds is in his admirer Maria, whom he marries. But he loses her too due to his emotional involvement with another woman. He dies too young and leaves behind a work whose artistic value will only be appreciated much later, at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Director: Marie Poledňáková
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jan Klusák
Cinematography: Alois Nožička
Editing: Jitka Baumanová
Production: Československá televize Praha
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Themes

Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics

Keywords

biography

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Otevřený kruh about?
The television production captures the last decade of the life of the now world-renowned painter Karel Purkyně (1834 - 1868) and his struggle for the possibility of creative expression. After studying in Paris, he returns to Prague. He is not recognized, has no success and actually lives on the support of his father, the famous physiologist Jan Evangelista Purkyně. The only understanding he finds is in his admirer Maria, whom he marries. But he loses her too due to his emotional involvement with another woman. He dies too young and leaves behind a work whose artistic value will only be appreciated much later, at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Who directed Otevřený kruh?
Otevřený kruh was directed by Marie Poledňáková.
Who stars in Otevřený kruh?
Otevřený kruh stars Luděk Munzar, Hana Maciuchová, Karel Höger, Josef Vinklář, Miriam Hynková, Karolina Slunéčková.
How long is Otevřený kruh?
Otevřený kruh has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Otevřený kruh?
Otevřený kruh is a Drama, History film.
Where was Otevřený kruh produced?
Otevřený kruh was produced in Czechoslovakia.
What are the themes of Otevřený kruh?
The themes of Otevřený kruh include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.