Moravian Hellas
Jan 01, 1964 · 33m
Director
Karel VachekOverview
Karel Vachek’s graduate film offers us a documentary essay which is both a light-hearted and aggressive little piece and also a parody of investigative film journalism. The Strážnice folk festival, backed by the cultural Party apparatus of the time, for years had little to commend itself to authentic folklore. In the film the event assumes the form of a bizarre stage spectacle with almost surrealistic elements that Vachek reinforces with unconventional approaches (commentary appearing as titles on screen, singing, declamations into the camera, feature etudes, the fusion of news coverage and fiction). The result is a stirring film collage depicting various characters, from crowd-pleasers, Easter egg decorators, kitsch artists and peddlers, to museologists and local residents, all of whom come up against the eccentric "identical” twin reporters Karel and Jan Saudek and a bored actress who appears as an extra. Using their special blend of irony and wit, they present us with the sad truth.
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What is Moravian Hellas about?
Karel Vachek’s graduate film offers us a documentary essay which is both a light-hearted and aggressive little piece and also a parody of investigative film journalism. The Strážnice folk festival, backed by the cultural Party apparatus of the time, for years had little to commend itself to authentic folklore. In the film the event assumes the form of a bizarre stage spectacle with almost…
When was Moravian Hellas released?
Moravian Hellas was released on January 1, 1964.
Where can I watch Moravian Hellas?
Moravian Hellas is streaming on DocAlliance Films in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on DocAlliance Films. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Moravian Hellas?
Moravian Hellas runs 33 minutes.
Who directed Moravian Hellas?
Moravian Hellas was directed by Karel Vachek.
Who is in the cast of Moravian Hellas?
The cast of Moravian Hellas includes Josef Lebánek, Jan Saudek (Twin B), Kája Saudek (Twin A), Alena Skokanová and Jožka Severin.
Is Moravian Hellas on Netflix?
No, Moravian Hellas is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on DocAlliance Films instead.