Bedřich Smetana, život žitý zaživa

Visually and musically captivating it’s captivating, with the image is in perfect symbiosis with Smetana's (and other composers') music. At the same time, I sense a strong authorial imprint, an effort to make it not just another dry documentary with an impassive commentary. So I welcomed all those refreshing touches, such as the short mini-movies with Jitka Molavcova pulling period props in a cart somewhere on a dirt road, which interestingly introduced individual periods of Smetana's life. The performances of Molavcova, as well as the pleasant accompanying voice of her and Ladislav Mrkvička, give this documentary an interesting touch. (15/03/2015)