Jan Špáta Movies

Two different productions of Václav Havel's Beggar's Opera reveal the political dynamics of Czechoslovakia before and after the velvet...

In 1965, during eminent trumpeter Louis Armstrong’s visit to Prague, Jan Spata then a young promising documentary filmmaker, created the...

A leading director of the Czech film renaissance provides a philosophical meditation on life and death, set amidst complex hospital apparatus and the...

The transformation of a traditional Caucasian village in the mountains of Dagestan.

"A refined film essay about the loneliness, wisdom and humility of old women. The film, most valued by Jan Špáta, was awarded the Grand...

A short documentary about the work of railwaymen and life on the railway.

Sociological study of the real values of young people in socialism.

Documentary short about the title composer, born in what was called "Czechoslovakia" when the film was made.

In 8 miniatures, the search for happiness is approached from a different angle. Can you have a guinea pig as a husband? Can horses survive on Venus?...

Study of the work of the conductor Václav Neumann and his creative process with the orchestra.

A minimalist portrait of ultimate love.

Athletic Variations (Atletické variace, 28 min) is a sophisticated essay on winning and losing during the 1982 European Athletics...

Documentary filmmaker Drahomíra Vihanová made a documentary Searching during the filming of František Vláčil's...

A study of Czech mountain-climbers, taking place in Adrspach - Teplice Rocks and Prachov Rocks.