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Narrative cracks and their compensation
Hoffmann Polenský, Tomáš ; DOLENSKÝ, Martin (advisor) ; ČIHÁK, Martin (referee)
Narrative gaps are dramaturgical problems which disturb the viewers?
perception of the storyline and the fictional world of a film. The text analyses
specific narrative gaps on the example of the most popular Czech films produced
between 2000?2010. This work explores the question of the popularity of these
films despite their narrative problems. In searching for the answer it tries to see
the problem from the perspective of the audience as well as the filmmakers.
From the perspective of cognitive film theories, it describes the auto-compensation
processes applied by the viewers. It also describes the
mechanisms of attraction which are used by filmmakers to cover up the narrative
gaps.
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Old Age in Czech Cinema
Jestřábová, Iva ; RYŠAVÝ, Martin (advisor) ; MRAVCOVÁ, Marie (referee)
ABSTRACT
The main topic of this diploma thesis is the analysis of the ways old-age and its attributes are represented in current Czech cinema when compared to newest sociological data on Czech seniors. The work attempts to find out whether the way seniors are presented in films corresponds to reality and if not, what are the reasons behind it. It also addresses topics such as the specific traits of the current generation of Czech seniors, their economic, social and family situation and the way these are reflected in Czech films. The thesis also looks at more general topics such as old age and gender, loneliness or freedom and last but not least analyzes the methods that filmmakers used to portray the themes of memory and reminiscing in their films.
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Theatrical Distribution of Czech Feature Documentary Films
Kubečková, Pavla ; HORSKÁ, Tereza (advisor) ; DANIELIS, Aleš (referee)
This thesis aims to describe the current theatrical distribution capabilities of Czech documentary films in cinemas. The starting point is the description of the model of a theatrical distribution on the Czech market and also collected facts and statistics about the attendance of documentaries in cinemas in the period of the years 2000-2013. These are used for subsequent consideration of the potential of documentary films in cinemas, on the possible benefits of film festivals on the way of the film to the audience and also on which films are suitable for distribution in cinemas. The work also includes a case study and comparison of the distribution of two documentary films that were shown in the Czech cinemas in 2013. The aim is to reflect on the current situation and to find ways to improve the position of documentary films in the context of theatrical distribution. Another objective is to outline future prospects.
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Edvard Beneš as character in postwar cinema
Krajbich, Josef ; DORUŠKA, Tomáš (advisor) ; Fisher, Petr (referee)
Diploma thesis Edvard Beneš as character in postwar cinema deals with specific issue in relationship between feature film and history.
It is focused on the development of knowledge in historiography of science and gradually recognition of the film as a historical source.
President of Czechoslovakia Edvard Beneš was chosen as a laboratory sample for my research. The work looks into Beneš's image from the first normalization movies by Otakar Vávra till contemporary TV series České století.
The work is also trying to reflect my own experience with editing process of historical drama.
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THE IMAGE OF POLITICS IN THE FILMS OF LADISLAV HELGE
Rousek, Jan ; KUBICA, Petr (advisor) ; BENDOVÁ, Helena (referee)
This Bachelor's thesis brings a broaden, political view on the work of the director Ladislav Helge, enriched by the till-now marginalized perspectives of perception on the political range of his work. Helge is introduced not just as a filmmaker, but, primarily, as a left-wing intellectual whose work transcends the film category into the political environment.
On the basis of the exemple of political narrative, the director's work is examined in the context of the era and the relation of film and social situation controlled by the Communist party in Czechoslovakia is explored.
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Art direction-set decoration in films of Karel Kachyňa and its rooting in sixties
Vigner, David ; VALAK, Radim (advisor) ; OLMER, Vít (referee)
In its theoretical part the bachelor thesis is focused on main corner stones of each film, in particular on relation between film art disciplines: location, architecture, props and costumes. Bounding and continuity between these subjects are investigated as well as their pictorial art were greatly demonstrated in films of sixties. Credibility, emotional and photogenic impacts are considered as basic film features.
In its practical part the thesis is focused on films of Karel Kachyňa. The art direction-set decoration is analysed in films Trápení (1961), Závrať (1962) and Vysoká zeď (1964).
This bachelor thesis therefore can serve as a study source for students of directory, cinematography and production. This work offers an introduction and insight of problematics of art direction-set decoration and defines basic themes and differences from film art point of view. In this way the thesis extends awarness and knowledge of Czechoslovak film making in sixties, especially of its special art direction-set decoration.
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ART CONCEPT OF THE FILM "WENCESLAS SQUARE", ACCORDING TO A SCREENPLAY BY CHRISTOPER MARKUS AND STEPHEN MCFEELY ON A STORY BY ARTHUR PHILLIPS, PRAGUE IN THE EIGHTIES OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY IN A FEAT
Železná, Jana ; NEKVASIL, Ondřej (advisor) ; VLASÁK, Jan (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with an interpretation of a scenic movie environment in eighties of the twentieth century. In the beginning, I tried to recognize the cultural and historical context of the eighties that introduce us to the optical perception of this time.
For a full picture serves listing movie frames with typical visual representation of these years. Particular attention is given to four feature films that could serve as a scenic genotype, which can be applied in the design of movie scenes of post normalization Prague environment.
The greatest extent of the thesis is devoted to the performing processing of screenplay "Wenceslas Square" by Christopher Marcus and Stephen MrFreely, which was created by the story of Arthur Philipse. It is an unconventional love story, set in Prague in the eighties of the twentieth century and ending with "Velvet Revolution", over which no one of the protagonists is enthusiastic. Attached is a draft screenplay point of each scene, including indicative floor plans and reference photos. Keywords: film rendering, Prague in eighties of the twentieth century, processing stage design scenarios of "Wenceslas Square ".
Keywords: film rendering, Prague in eighties of the twentieth century, processing stage design scenarios of "Wenceslas Square ".
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Producers Dramaturgy
Stránská, Martina ; KALLISTA, Jaromír (advisor) ; ŠUSTER, Jan (referee)
In my bachelor thesis, I deal with producers dramaturgy, meaning what is the role of the producer in the creative process of making a (feature) film. Due to the lack of written sources, I used the method of dialogue between among and Czech producers. I am interested in all the aspects they have influence on. All the producers were given the same questions dealing with developing the theme, building the creative team and postproduction including the distribution strategy. As a result, I try to answer the question whether Czech producers are creative and whether there exists films that can be called producers films.
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The Film Industry Support Programme
Michálek, Tomáš ; KALLISTA, Jaromír (advisor) ; ŠUSTER, Jan (referee)
This bachelor thesis is devoted to study the configuration of the applied methods of the governmental supporting of the Czech film industry and Czech cinematography at the same time. The choice of such thesis subject is motivated by implementation of the film incentives in the Czech Republic.
The aim of this thesis is finding common points and aspects of the The Film Industry Support Programme (PPFP - film incentives) with the other, long ago established forms of government film support. Revision of intents of the PPFP as well as its sense and comprehension of its assessing criteria for choosing projects to be upheld ? is very important.
To comprehend these matters, deep knowledge of evolution of the governmental attitude towards film industry and cinematography is needed to be used. To study the incentives fundamentals, it is also crucial to know and understand the European policy related to these matters.
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Stereoscopy in czech auteur film
Moravčíková, Darina ; PETRÁŇ, Tomáš (advisor) ; DAŇHEL, Jan (referee)
This thesis explores the contribution of the first Czech stereoscopy auteur feature film, Heart Beat 3D (2010) directed by Jan Němec, in context of the historical development of the medium and discoveries in the filed of its expressions. The thesis uses a theoretical prototype model presented by André Gaudreault and Philip Marion in their essay 'The Medium is Always Born Twice', that is an attempt to delineate the birth of a new medium in its complexity. Second part of the thesis is a film analyze which is focused on a way how the expressions of a stereoscopic medium are used in the film Heart Beat 3D.
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