Jan Špáta Movies

  • 1968
    Respice finem

    Respice finem

    Respice finem

    71968HD

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

    Respice finem
  • 1963
    Railwaymen

    Railwaymen

    Railwaymen

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

    Railwaymen
  • 1982
    Variations of a Theme by Gustav Mahler

    Variations of a Theme by Gustav Mahler

    Variations of a Theme by Gustav Mahler

    01982HD

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

    Variations of a Theme by Gustav Mahler
  • 2003
    ELFilm

    ELFilm

    ELFilm

    02003HD

    ELFilm
  • 1962
    Potíže s kulturou

    Potíže s kulturou

    Potíže s kulturou

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    Potíže s kulturou
  • 1964
    The Biggest Wish

    The Biggest Wish

    The Biggest Wish

    5.51964HD

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

    The Biggest Wish
  • 1968
    O malém světě

    O malém světě

    O malém světě

    01968HD

    O malém světě
  • 1966
    Reflection

    Reflection

    Reflection

    5.51966HD

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

    Reflection
  • 1965
    Hallo Satchmo

    Hallo Satchmo

    Hallo Satchmo

    81965HD

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

    Hallo Satchmo
  • 1970
    Svítí slunce?

    Svítí slunce?

    Svítí slunce?

    01970HD

    Svítí slunce?
  • 1964
    Why?

    Why?

    Why?

    61964HD

    An exploration of the declining birth rate in the Czechoslovakia.

    Why?
  • 1968
    Mountain People

    Mountain People

    Mountain People

    61968HD

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

    Mountain People
  • 1965
    Moment of Joy

    Moment of Joy

    Moment of Joy

    01965HD

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

    Moment of Joy
  • 1962
    Stromy a lidé

    Stromy a lidé

    Stromy a lidé

    01962HD

    Stromy a lidé
  • 1974
    Il Divino Boemo

    Il Divino Boemo

    Il Divino Boemo

    01974HD

    Il Divino Boemo
  • 1974
    Crazy Day

    Crazy Day

    Crazy Day

    01974HD

    A continuous, extreme show is held, every year, in Tesla Arena in Prague. The visitors can be impressed by shows of dangerous riding on motorcycles,...

    Crazy Day
  • 1996
    A znovu Žebrácká opera

    A znovu Žebrácká opera

    A znovu Žebrácká opera

    01996HD

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

    A znovu Žebrácká opera
  • 1964
    Nádraží

    Nádraží

    Nádraží

    71964HD

    Nádraží
  • 1983
    Athletic Variation

    Athletic Variation

    Athletic Variation

    01983HD

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

    Athletic Variation
  • 1967
    The Country of St. Patrick

    The Country of St. Patrick

    The Country of St. Patrick

    6.61967HD

    A Czech documentary filmmaker's cinematic travelogue of Ireland.

    The Country of St. Patrick