Echt – The Art of Jan Merta
Echt – Film o malíři Janu Mertovi
Synopsis
Jan Merta (1952) is currently one of the most important Czech visual artists. In his painting work, shaped by the postmodernism of the 1980s, he leans towards abstract abbreviation and symbolic depiction of reality through everyday objects. The film is a snapshot of his life filled with painting, working in his garden and cohabitation with his partner. The civilian camera follows Merta as he prepares an exhibition for which he attempts to create new works. However, his engagement with the current geopolitical situation enters into the work, as well as the discovery of new compositional principles and creative otherworldliness that co-create his enchanted personal world.
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Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomáš Merta
- Screenplay & Story
- Tomáš Merta, Jakub Mahler
- Original Title
- Echt – Film o malíři Janu Mertovi
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Cinémotif Films, Galerie Zdeněk Sklenář, Česká televize, CinemArt
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomáš Merta
Tomáš Merta, Jakub Mahler
Tomáš Merta
Tomáš Merta, Soňa Jelínková
Tomáš Michálek, Martina Netíková
Department Leadership Roster
Tomáš Merta
Director
Tomáš Merta
Director of Photography
Tomáš Merta
Editor
Soňa Jelínková
Editor
Tomáš Michálek
Producer
Martina Netíková
Producer
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What is Echt – The Art of Jan Merta about?
Jan Merta (1952) is currently one of the most important Czech visual artists. In his painting work, shaped by the postmodernism of the 1980s, he leans towards abstract abbreviation and symbolic depiction of reality through everyday objects. The film is a snapshot of his life filled with painting, working in his garden and cohabitation with his partner. The civilian camera follows Merta as he prepares an exhibition for which he attempts to create new works. However, his engagement with the current geopolitical situation enters into the work, as well as the discovery of new compositional principles and creative otherworldliness that co-create his enchanted personal world.
Who directed Echt – The Art of Jan Merta?
Echt – The Art of Jan Merta was directed by Tomáš Merta.
Who stars in Echt – The Art of Jan Merta?
The principal cast of Echt – The Art of Jan Merta includes Jan Merta.
When was Echt – The Art of Jan Merta released and how long is it?
Echt – The Art of Jan Merta was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.