28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Vlado, Marienka, Jojo and Grandfather
director: Pavol Sýkora
original title: Vlado, Marienka, Jojo a starý otec
country: Czechoslovakia
year: 1965
running time: 21 min.
synopsis
Using reconstruction methods and the protagonist’s personal commentary, this Flahertyesque documentary takes a look at the life of an 80-year-old man who is raising his three grandchildren, whose mother has died and whose father has abandoned them. It is not, however, merely a lecture about practical activities, but rather about the principles and values he introduces to the children.“In addition to a pure idea, Sýkora inserted immense and pure emotion into his film – love and admiration of a person, honoring his life and his work.” Antonín Navrátil
more about film
director: | Pavol Sýkora |
producer: | Ondrej Olšanský |
script: | Pavol Sýkora |
photography: | Mikuláš Fodor |
editing: | Štefan Fuzia |
music: | Ladislav Kupkovič |
sound: | Eduard Palček |