Kapr Code

synopsis

This operatic documentary takes on an unconventional approach as it covers the life story of Czechoslovak composer Jan Kapr (1914–1988). The once-celebrated composer who was favored by the communist regime was, nonetheless, eventually silenced and erased from history during the 1970s. The film makes use of Kapr's musical scores as well as amateur film shots and, with the help of a playful Dadaist libretto, reveals his life and work, set against the backdrop of historical change. The behind-the-scenes footage from a choir recording deconstructs the biographical genre and shows us how difficult it can be to interpret archival material, memories, and linear narratives.

 

biography

Lucie Králová (* 1978) is a Czech director, screenwriter, and playwright. She studied documentary at FAMU where she now teaches. At Ji.hlava IFF, she was twice awarded for Best Czech Documentary for her films The Ill-Fated Child (2003) and Sold (2005) and is also noted for winning the Crystal Globe for Best Feature Doc at Karlovy Vary IFF for her film Lost Holiday (2007).

more about film

director:	Lucie Králová
producer:	Andrea Shaffer, Martin Řezníček
photography:	Tomáš Stanek, Adam Ol'ha, Petr Příkaský, Jakub Halousek, Martin Řezníček
editing:	Adam Brothánek
music:	Jiří Adámek / Austerlitz - LIBRETISTA
co-producer:	Zuzana Piussi, Vít Janeček
skladatel:	Petra Šuško

contact

Mindset Pictures / Andrea Shaffer

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