Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me?

Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me?

2DCS/ES12
Director:Petr Jančárek
Premiere:11. April 2024
Length:86 minutes
Genre:Document

Director: Petr Jančárek

This time-lapse film 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 the parallels between Havel's life and the successful play "Leaving", which Havel always wanted to direct a film adaptation of.

Length: 86 min

Year: 2023
Local premiere date: 11. April 2024

Country of origin:

  • Czech Republic

Director: Petr Jančárek

This time-lapse film 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 the parallels between Havel's life and the successful play "Leaving", which Havel always wanted to direct a film adaptation of.

Year: 2023
Local premiere date: 11. April 2024

Country of origin:

  • Czech Republic