30/5 — 5/6/2024
64th International Film Festival
for Children and Youth

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Section: Special Mention

Věra Plívová-Šimková (2023) 12

Czech Republic | 2023 | 53 min.

A documentary portrait of director Věra Plívová-Šimková, who made an indelible mark in the history of Czech cinema in the field of children's productions. In addition to the artist herself, we see not only her family, but also many filmmakers who have worked with her. She talks about her extreme commitment, talent and enthusiasm for working with children and the camera, as well as the dark side of her talent.

CountryCzech Republic
Year2023
Duration53 min
Rating12
LanguageCzech
Directed by Anna Stichenwirthová
Screenplay Anna Stichenwirthová
Director of Photography Tomáš Andrle
Edited by Jakub Vansa, Anna Stichenwirthová
Contact Česká televize

Biography

Editor and aspiring director. She studied editing at FAMO in Písek. For example, she took part in the film Absolutno (2020) directed by Kristýna Lesná. The documentary film Věra Plívová-Šimková (2023) is her authorial debut.

Focus on Documentary, Czech Land