Good Mr. Benda
Dobrý život sokola Bendy
Synopsis
A sensitive portrait of grandfather Miroslav Benda, a tried and true Sokol member and an ordinary man with extraordinary vigor and ideals, revealing a story of human resilience and optimism through nostalgia and situational comedy. The film is a kind of observational documentary - it includes family videos and archival film material. We’re drawn into the microcosm of the village of Křenovice u Slavkova by two Japanese women who have decided to visit Benda, thanks to his long friendship with a university professor from Tokyo. Together with Benda, the audience travels to the only Japanese gas station in Europe, to Prague’s Strahov Stadium, and to New York to visit American Sokol members.
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- Director
- Pavel Jurda
- Screenplay & Story
- Pavel Jurda
- Original Score
- Tomáš Vtípil
- Original Title
- Dobrý život sokola Bendy
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Endorfilm, Česká televize
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pavel Jurda
Pavel Jurda, Roman Franc
Tomáš Vtípil
Petr Vejslík
Pavel Kolaja
Petr Kubica, Jiří Konečný, Martin Polák
Department Leadership Roster
Petr Kubica
Producer
Jiří Konečný
Producer
Pavel Kolaja
Editor
Pavel Jurda
Director
Pavel Jurda
Screenplay
Martin Polák
Producer
Petr Vejslík
Director of Photography
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What is Good Mr. Benda about?
A sensitive portrait of grandfather Miroslav Benda, a tried and true Sokol member and an ordinary man with extraordinary vigor and ideals, revealing a story of human resilience and optimism through nostalgia and situational comedy. The film is a kind of observational documentary - it includes family videos and archival film material. We’re drawn into the microcosm of the village of Křenovice u Slavkova by two Japanese women who have decided to visit Benda, thanks to his long friendship with a university professor from Tokyo. Together with Benda, the audience travels to the only Japanese gas station in Europe, to Prague’s Strahov Stadium, and to New York to visit American Sokol members.
Who directed Good Mr. Benda?
Good Mr. Benda was directed by Pavel Jurda.
Who stars in Good Mr. Benda?
The principal cast of Good Mr. Benda includes Miroslav Benda.
When was Good Mr. Benda released and how long is it?
Good Mr. Benda was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Good Mr. Benda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Good Mr. Benda was composed by Tomáš Vtípil.