Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me? (2024)
This time-lapse documentary follows the last years of former President Václav Havel's life, creating a multi-layered portrait of a world-famous political icon and important playwright, but also an ordinary man plagued by health problems. Havel allows the filmmakers a glimpse behind the scenes of his life, revealing purely personal moments that present him in previously unrecognised contours. With a sense of humour, he reflects on his political legacy and universal human issues. The central motif is formed by the parallels between Havel's life and the successful play Leaving, which Havel always wanted to direct as a film adaptation.
Director:
Petr Jančárek
Writer:
Petr Jančárek
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Václav Havel as Self (archive footage) |
| Directing | Petr Jančárek | Director |
| Editing | Josef Krajbich | Editor |
| Production | Michal Kovář | Co-Producer |
| Camera | Petr Jančárek | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Robert Slezák | Sound Designer |
| Production | Jiří Konečný | Producer |
| Production | Michael Kocáb | Co-Producer |
| Production | Petr Jančárek | Co-Producer |
| Writing | Petr Jančárek | Screenplay |
| Sound | Michal Rataj | Original Music Composer |
