Petr Hapka
Originally released in 2002. Petr Hapka is a documentary film. directed by Jan Mudra.
Starring Petr Hapka, Michal Horáček, and Otomar Krejča
Synopsis
In this 1999 documentary, which took three years to shoot, director Jan Mudra reveals Hapka's obsession with creativity, his incredible energy, and his abundance of ideas. He recalls his family background, his studies at the acting conservatory, and his first roles in Czech films. Petr Hapka began his career as a composer in the 1960s. Even then, he began writing for Hana Hegerová, with whom, as he says, he entered into a musical marriage that continues to this day. In the film, his three main lyricists—Petr Rada, Zdeněk Rytíř, and Michal Horáček—recall their work with Hapka. Many viewers may be surprised to learn that Petr Hapka also composed the music for three famous plays by the Divadlo Za branou theater: Provaz o jednom konci (A Rope with One End), Zelený papoušek (The Green Parrot), and Hodina lásky (The Hour of Love), as recalled in the film by director Otomar Krejča. He also composed the music for several films.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2002
24 years ago
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Česká televize
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petr Hapka about?
In this 1999 documentary, which took three years to shoot, director Jan Mudra reveals Hapka's obsession with creativity, his incredible energy, and his abundance of ideas. He recalls his family bac...
Who directed Petr Hapka?
Petr Hapka was directed by Jan Mudra.
When was Petr Hapka released?
Petr Hapka was released on January 1, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Petr Hapka?
The main cast of Petr Hapka includes Petr Hapka, Michal Horáček, Otomar Krejča, Lucie Bílá, Juraj Herz.