The Stand In
Záskok
Synopsis
Poverty was one of the many unfortunate aspects of Cimrman's life. His traveling theater company, Lipany, suffered from high actor turnover. If an actor's departure was agreed upon well in advance, the situation could be managed. However, if it happened with shouting and slamming doors, often just a few hours before the performance, the troupe and its director experienced some tense moments. Such experiences form the backdrop to the play. Lovers of the work of this unrecognized Czech artist are now able to access testimony from this area of the master's life, in which his destiny was most fulfilled—the theater.
Part of the Divadlo Járy Cimrmana (kolekce)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ladislav Smoljak
- Screenplay & Story
- Ladislav Smoljak, Zdeněk Svěrák
- Original Title
- Záskok
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Česká televize, Originální Videojournal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ladislav Smoljak
Ladislav Smoljak, Zdeněk Svěrák
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Ladislav Smoljak
Writer
Ladislav Smoljak
Director
Zdeněk Svěrák
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stand In
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What is The Stand In about?
Poverty was one of the many unfortunate aspects of Cimrman's life. His traveling theater company, Lipany, suffered from high actor turnover. If an actor's departure was agreed upon well in advance, the situation could be managed. However, if it happened with shouting and slamming doors, often just a few hours before the performance, the troupe and its director experienced some tense moments. Such experiences form the backdrop to the play. Lovers of the work of this unrecognized Czech artist are now able to access testimony from this area of the master's life, in which his destiny was most fulfilled—the theater.
Who directed The Stand In?
The Stand In was directed by Ladislav Smoljak.
Who stars in The Stand In?
The principal cast of The Stand In includes Jan Kašpar, Zdeněk Svěrák, Bořivoj Penc, Petr Brukner, Marek Šimon.
When was The Stand In released and how long is it?
The Stand In was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.