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Martin Slivka's documentary film about Karol Plicka (1894-1987), the founder of Slovak cinematography.
A tribute to Martin Slivka, one of the most important personalities of Slovak cinematography and culture. He was the creator of Slovak documentary ethnographic film, director, screenwriter, dramaturgist, film theoretician, pedagogue, author and ethnograph, but mainly – exceptional person. This documentary is not only a remembrance of maestro Slivka through words of his close friends and colleagues, but also an attempt to slightly uncover the secret of his rich life and work.
This is a ballad about love, hate, and a search for a way out of loneliness. It is a dramatic story about the strange potter, Martin Leaps, nicknamed Dragon, who is suspected by the villagers as the cause of natural disasters. He lost his wife, his home, and his freedom due to false accusations. After years he returns to his native village. Putting his own life to risk, he saves a herd of cows from a forest fire in the hills. But not even this heroic deed helps him to win back the friendship of the locals.
Documentary film about Slovak Gothic sculpture composed in three etudes to modern music of the 20th century: maternita - motherhood, vita - life, passio - suffering.
A film portrait about Professor Karol Plicka, focusing on his films, photography and folklore work.
Ethnographic documentary about customs and ceremonies connected with death in a Bulgarian village.