28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Atomic Bach
director: Eva Horská
original title: Atomový Bach
country: Czech Republic
year: 1965
running time: 16 min.
synopsis
The film focuses on the disillusionment that occurs during the transition from boyhood to manhood. The protagonist, a vision-impaired boy, who prefers to hold a model airplane in his hands rather than a clarinet. Life in a dormitory and intensive schooling awaken questions in him regarding his own self-determination. The asynchronous sound and off-screen commentary add a dreamlike energy to the film.
biography
Eva Horská was one of the first students to study at FAMU’s Documentary Department. Her other works include a portrait of Josef Sudek entitled Zpověď fotografa.
more about film
director: | Eva Horská |
producer: | FAMU |
script: | Eva Horská |