Our Purgatory (2021)

This collective film, a cinematographic performance, in a way a tribute to the poet and priest Jakub Deml, presents the experiences of individual creators upon encountering his texts from the ensemble "My Purgatory". It wavers between spontaneous, even raw film, and conceptual performance. A "heretical mass" of four interpenetrating parts in color (Closure, Pilgrimage, Home, Cemetery), which define typically Deml motifs. The fifth part, in high contrast black and white, is a reaction to the illusion of a colorful world, a voice from the graveyard that frames the eternally absurd human quest for immortality.

Director: Martin Ježek
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Purgatory about?
This collective film, a cinematographic performance, in a way a tribute to the poet and priest Jakub Deml, presents the experiences of individual creators upon encountering his texts from the ensemble "My Purgatory". It wavers between spontaneous, even raw film, and conceptual performance. A "heretical mass" of four interpenetrating parts in color (Closure, Pilgrimage, Home, Cemetery), which define typically Deml motifs. The fifth part, in high contrast black and white, is a reaction to the illusion of a colorful world, a voice from the graveyard that frames the eternally absurd human quest for immortality.
Who directed Our Purgatory?
Our Purgatory was directed by Martin Ježek.
How long is Our Purgatory?
Our Purgatory has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Our Purgatory?
Our Purgatory is a Documentary film.
Where was Our Purgatory produced?
Our Purgatory was produced in Czech Republic.