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.
Unfortunately the movie Life with Jester is not yet available on HBO Max.
Crew | Michael Třeštík | Dramaturgy |
Writing | Helena Třeštíková | Screenplay |
Production | Hana Třeštíková | Producer |
Editing | Jakub Hejna | Editor |
Camera | Robert Novák | Camera Operator |
Crew | Hana Stibralová | Dramaturgy |
Camera | Kristián Hynek | Camera Operator |
Camera | Josef Nekvasil | Camera Operator |
Crew | Alena Müllerová | Dramaturgy |
Crew | Jan Gogola ml. | Dramaturgy |
Camera | Stano Slušný | Camera Operator |
Camera | Lukáš Kokeš | Camera Operator |
Directing | Helena Třeštíková | Director |
Camera | Martin Kubala | Camera Operator |
Camera | Jiří Chod | Camera Operator |
Camera | Petr Hátle | Camera Operator |
Production | Petr Morávek | Co-Producer |
Camera | Jan Šuster | Camera Operator |
Camera | Vlastimil Hamerník | Camera Operator |
Camera | David Cysař | Camera Operator |
Sound | Tadeáš Věrčák | Music |
Production | Hana Třeštíková | Production Manager |
Production | Marcela Týcová | Production Manager |