Jan Špáta Movies

  • 1982
    Variations of a Theme by Gustav Mahler

    Variations of a Theme by Gustav Mahler

    Variations of a Theme by Gustav Mahler

    01982HD

    Documentary short about the title composer, born in what was called "Czechoslovakia" when the film was made.

    Variations of a Theme by Gustav Mahler
  • 1974
    Il Divino Boemo

    Il Divino Boemo

    Il Divino Boemo

    01974HD

    Il Divino Boemo
  • 1962
    Stromy a lidé

    Stromy a lidé

    Stromy a lidé

    01962HD

    Stromy a lidé
  • 2003
    ELFilm

    ELFilm

    ELFilm

    02003HD

    ELFilm
  • 1964
    Vůně benzínu

    Vůně benzínu

    Vůně benzínu

    01964HD

    Vůně benzínu
  • 1964
    Why?

    Why?

    Why?

    61964HD

    An exploration of the declining birth rate in the Czechoslovakia.

    Why?
  • 1968
    Respice finem

    Respice finem

    Respice finem

    71968HD

    "A refined film essay about the loneliness, wisdom and humility of old women. The film, most valued by Jan Špáta, was awarded the Grand...

    Respice finem
  • 1965
    Hallo Satchmo

    Hallo Satchmo

    Hallo Satchmo

    81965HD

    In 1965, during eminent trumpeter Louis Armstrong’s visit to Prague, Jan Spata then a young promising documentary filmmaker, created the...

    Hallo Satchmo
  • 1966
    Reflection

    Reflection

    Reflection

    5.51966HD

    A leading director of the Czech film renaissance provides a philosophical meditation on life and death, set amidst complex hospital apparatus and the...

    Reflection
  • 1964
    The Biggest Wish

    The Biggest Wish

    The Biggest Wish

    5.51964HD

    Sociological study of the real values of young people in socialism.

    The Biggest Wish
  • 1965
    Moment of Joy

    Moment of Joy

    Moment of Joy

    01965HD

    A study of Czech mountain-climbers, taking place in Adrspach - Teplice Rocks and Prachov Rocks.

    Moment of Joy
  • 1968
    O malém světě

    O malém světě

    O malém světě

    01968HD

    O malém světě
  • 1968
    Mountain People

    Mountain People

    Mountain People

    61968HD

    The transformation of a traditional Caucasian village in the mountains of Dagestan.

    Mountain People
  • 1962
    Potíže s kulturou

    Potíže s kulturou

    Potíže s kulturou

    01962HD

    Potíže s kulturou
  • 1967
    Auf der Suche nach dem Glück

    Auf der Suche nach dem Glück

    Auf der Suche nach dem Glück

    01967HD

    In 8 miniatures, the search for happiness is approached from a different angle. Can you have a guinea pig as a husband? Can horses survive on Venus?...

    Auf der Suche nach dem Glück
  • 1975
    Fortel

    Fortel

    Fortel

    01975HD

    Fortel
  • 1970
    Svítí slunce?

    Svítí slunce?

    Svítí slunce?

    01970HD

    Svítí slunce?
  • 1983
    Athletic Variation

    Athletic Variation

    Athletic Variation

    01983HD

    Athletic Variations (Atletické variace, 28 min) is a sophisticated essay on winning and losing during the 1982 European Athletics...

    Athletic Variation
  • 1996
    A znovu Žebrácká opera

    A znovu Žebrácká opera

    A znovu Žebrácká opera

    01996HD

    Two different productions of Václav Havel's Beggar's Opera reveal the political dynamics of Czechoslovakia before and after the velvet...

    A znovu Žebrácká opera
  • 1964
    Nádraží

    Nádraží

    Nádraží

    71964HD

    Nádraží