Toyen: The Subversive Baroness of Surrealism (2022)

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Documentary on the life and art of Marie Cermínová AKA Toyen or “the baroness” to her friends. Long considered a marginal figure, it was not until her death in 1980, when her estate was auctioned off, that Toyen’s masterpieces finally saw the light of day. This film is a portrait of an important figure of the European artistic avant-garde in the 20th century.

Director: Andrea Sedláčková
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Jan Baset Střítežský
Editing: Jakub Hejna
Production: Česká televize
Country: France, Czech Republic
Language: Český, Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toyen: The Subversive Baroness of Surrealism about?
Documentary on the life and art of Marie Cermínová AKA Toyen or “the baroness” to her friends. Long considered a marginal figure, it was not until her death in 1980, when her estate was auctioned off, that Toyen’s masterpieces finally saw the light of day. This film is a portrait of an important figure of the European artistic avant-garde in the 20th century.
Who directed Toyen: The Subversive Baroness of Surrealism?
Toyen: The Subversive Baroness of Surrealism was directed by Andrea Sedláčková.
Who stars in Toyen: The Subversive Baroness of Surrealism?
Toyen: The Subversive Baroness of Surrealism stars Marie Cermínová.
How long is Toyen: The Subversive Baroness of Surrealism?
Toyen: The Subversive Baroness of Surrealism has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is Toyen: The Subversive Baroness of Surrealism?
Toyen: The Subversive Baroness of Surrealism is a Documentary film.
Where was Toyen: The Subversive Baroness of Surrealism produced?
Toyen: The Subversive Baroness of Surrealism was produced in France, Czech Republic.