Life with Jester
Život s Kašparem
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helena Třeštíková
- Screenplay & Story
- Helena Třeštíková
- Original Score
- Tadeáš Věrčák
- Original Title
- Život s Kašparem
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Produkce Třeštíková, Česká televize
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helena Třeštíková
Helena Třeštíková
Tadeáš Věrčák
Jakub Hejna
Hana Třeštíková
Department Leadership Roster
Helena Třeštíková
Screenplay
Hana Třeštíková
Producer
Jakub Hejna
Editor
Helena Třeštíková
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life with Jester
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What is Life with Jester about?
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.
Who directed Life with Jester?
Life with Jester was directed by Helena Třeštíková.
Who stars in Life with Jester?
The principal cast of Life with Jester includes Jakub Špalek.
When was Life with Jester released and how long is it?
Life with Jester was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Life with Jester?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life with Jester was composed by Tadeáš Věrčák.