Life with Jester

Life with Jester 2013 Directed by Helena Třeštíková Život s Kašparem

For 23 years, Helena Třeštíková followed the story of actor and stage director Jakub Špalek. The first piece of footage was shot in Autumn 1989 when Jakub, then a theatre academy student, was actively involved in the Velvet Revolution. Back then, Jakub dreamed of running his own theatre company which soon came true - he is still in charge of Kašpar Theatre in Prague. The film documents the difficult life of an independent theatre manager, as well as his many personal struggles and joys.

Country Czech Republic

Production Country Czech Republic

Language Czech

Spoken Language Czech

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies Česká televize , Produkce Třeštíková

Release Date 4 April 2013

85 mins