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Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend
6.5 / 10• 2019• 1h 19m•NR• Czech
DocumentaryDrama
Storyline
A story of an extraordinary artist who has unintentionally signed a deal with a devil. Jiří Trnka was one of the biggest Czech artists of the 20th century and one of the founders of the puppet animation. His work demonstrated the world that communist society can provide better conditions for extraordinary artistic creations. The ideological clash between West and East didn’t leave children and their stories apart from their struggle in ideological and political positions.
Cast & Crew
Réginald Huguenin
Joël Farges (adult)
LeadTB
Tereza Brdečková
Herself
JC
Jérôme Carret
Camera operator
AB
Arkaitz Basterra Zalbide
Assistant director
BF
Bérénice Farges
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VK
Vladimír Klaška
Jiří Trnka (young)
AŠ
Adam Šrámek
Rudolf Trnka
JK
Jana Kollertová
Růžena Trnková
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joël Farges's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
