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Jiří Trnka: A Long Lost Friend

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2019 | 79 min | Documentary, Drama

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 19 min.
What might put you off
It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

A story of an extraordinary artist who has unintentionally signed a deal with a devil. Jiří Trnka was one of the biggest Czech artists of the 20th century and one of the founders of the puppet animation. His work demonstrated the world that communist society can provide better conditions for extraordinary artistic creations. The ideological clash between West and East didn’t leave children and their stories apart from their struggle in ideological and political positions.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

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  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joël Farges

  • Réginald HugueninJoël Farges (adult)
  • Tereza BrdečkováHerself
  • Jérôme CarretCamera operator
  • Arkaitz Basterra ZalbideAssistant director
  • Bérénice Farges
  • Vladimír KlaškaJiří Trnka (young)
  • Adam ŠrámekRudolf Trnka
  • Jana KollertováRůžena Trnková
  • James WarrenJan Trnka (young)
  • Otto NěmecJiří Trnka (adult)