Documentary · 2020 · 133 min
Karel
Director Olga Malířová Špátová takes her camera behind the scenes of fame, where the phenomenal Karel Gott, legendary Czech singer and multiple winner of the Golden Nightingale Award, becomes simply Karel – a passionate painter, a loving husband, and a devoted father to his daughters.
Synopsis
In 2019, Karel celebrated his 80th birthday. Three years earlier, he had been diagnosed with cancer, which he bravely fought with the tremendous support of his family and the entire nation. Karel recovered and returned to singing. In this retrospective film marking Karel’s 80th birthday, the director explores his professional triumphs, as well as his setbacks and personal doubts. She follows him not only through a variety of situations in his professional life, but also in private, as a husband and father to his daughters. The result is an honest and revealing portrait of a man blessed with extraordinary talent, but also remarkable decency and kindness.
Premiéra 15. 10. 2020
Gallery
