Věra Chytilová
February 2, 1929 · 97 years old
Věra Chytilová was an avant-garde Czech film director and pioneer of Czech cinema. At the age of 28 she was accepted into the Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU). While attending FAMU she studied underneath renowned film director Otakar Vavra, graduating in 1962.…
Known For
4 titles
Daisies
After realizing that all world is spoiled, Marie and Marie are committed to be spoiled themselves. They rip off older men, feast in lavish meals and do all kinds of mischief. But what is all this leading to?
The Inheritance or Fuckoffguysgoodday
A hillbilly inherits millions and goes to the city, leaving his village to live a rich man's life in post-communist Czechia.
Fruit of Paradise
An experimental retelling of the story of Adam and Eve which then progresses into an allegorical depiction of loss of innocence.
Pearls of the Deep
Set against the backdrop of a repressed Czechoslovakia, five non-related vignettes are presented, each showcasing the need and want for human connection. In "Mr. Baltazar's Death", a middle aged couple who are experts at mechanics...