Life with Jester
85 mins
For 23 years, Helena Třeštíková followed the story of actor and stage director Jakub Špalek. The first piece of footage was shot in Autumn 1989 when Jakub, then a theatre academy student, was actively involved in the Velvet Revolution. Back then, Jakub dreamed of running his own theatre company which soon came true - he is still in charge of Kašpar Theatre in Prague. The film documents the difficult life of an independent theatre manager, as well as his many personal struggles and joys.
Michael Třeštík
Dramaturgy
Robert Novák
Camera Operator
Hana Stibralová
Dramaturgy
Kristián Hynek
Camera Operator
Josef Nekvasil
Camera Operator
Alena Müllerová
Dramaturgy
Stano Slušný
Camera Operator
Martin Kubala
Camera Operator
Jiří Chod
Camera Operator
Petr Morávek
Co-Producer
Jan Šuster
Camera Operator
Vlastimil Hamerník
Camera Operator
David Cysař
Camera Operator
Tadeáš Věrčák
Music
Marcela Týcová
Production Manager