Art Talent Show
Adéla Komrzý, Tomáš Bojar / Czech Republic / 2022 / Czech distribution premiere / 102 min.
synopsis
Young artists apply to the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague hoping that by studying at the prestigious school they will achieve fame, recognition, and the satisfaction of self-expression. The observational documentary follows the admissions process of three studios headed by strong art figures who attempt to get authentic expression out of the applicants instead of empty verbiage. However, it is not only the teachers and young artists who share their views on contemporary art but also the studio staff and the peculiar porters. In the process, the kaleidoscope of debates and opinions reveals the difficulty judging artistic creation as well as the changing power mechanisms in educational institutions.
“Will the world be a better place if you paint?”
biography
Adéla Komrzý (* 1992) studied documentary filmmaking at FAMU. She won numerous awards for her films Teaching War (2016) and Intensive Life Unit (2021). Tomáš Bojar (* 1981) is a screenwriter, producer, director, and publicist. The documentary FC Roma (2016), which he co-created, was awarded Best Czech Documentary Film at Ji.hlava IDFF.more about film
director: | Adéla Komrzý, Tomáš Bojar |
producer: | Jakub Wagner |
photography: | Šimon Dvořáček |
editing: | Hedvika Hansalová |
sound: | Michaela Patríková, David Ttěra, Václav Flegl |
contact
Jakub Wagner / GPO platform
Pohořelec 16, Praha 1, 11800
Praha / Czech Republic
+420 776329183 / wagner@gpoplatform.cz
Film at festival
premiere type: | Czech distribution premiere |
festival edition: | 2022 |
section: | Special Event |
language: | Czech |
subtitles: | English |
colour: | Colour |
Info
director: | Adéla Komrzý, Tomáš Bojar |
original title: | Zkouška umění |
country: | Czech Republic |
year: | 2022 |
running time: | 102 min. |