CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel
“A provocative, witty and intimate insight into one of cinema's most important movements”
Synopsis
An epic exploration of the Czechoslovak New Wave cinema of the 1960s and 70s, structured around a series of conversations with one of its most acclaimed exponents - Closely Observed Trains director Jiří Menzel.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shivendra Singh Dungarpur
- Original Title
- CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, French, Polish, English
- Runtime
- 7h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shivendra Singh Dungarpur
K.U. Mohanan, David Čálek, Jonathan Bloom, Ranjan Palit
Irene Dhar Malik
Teesha Elizabeth Cherian
Department Leadership Roster
Teesha Elizabeth Cherian
Producer
Irene Dhar Malik
Editor
Shivendra Singh Dungarpur
Director
K.U. Mohanan
Director of Photography
David Čálek
Director of Photography
Jonathan Bloom
Director of Photography
Ranjan Palit
Director of Photography
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What is CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel about?
An epic exploration of the Czechoslovak New Wave cinema of the 1960s and 70s, structured around a series of conversations with one of its most acclaimed exponents - Closely Observed Trains director Jiří Menzel.
Who directed CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel?
CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel was directed by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur.
Who stars in CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel?
The principal cast of CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel includes Jiří Menzel, Antonín Máša, Dušan Hanák, Ivan Passer, Miloš Forman.
When was CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel released and how long is it?
CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 7h 28m.