DOOMED BEAUTY
Czech Republic 2016 – Director: Helena Třeštíková – Co-Director: Jakub Hejna – Original language: Czech – Subtitles: English – Length: 95 min.
Prominent Nazis romanced the acclaimed Czech-Austrian actress Lída Baarová – including no less than the Propoganda Minister. As Goebbels’ mistress she associated with the highest ranks of the Nazi elite – it was a role that sealed her fate after the war.
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Helena Třeštíková
Helena Třeštíková studied at the Prague Film School FAMU and has made more than 50 films to date. This year, DOK.fest München is presenting nine films by the grande dame of Czech documentary film as part of its homage.
Filmography
ANNY, CZ 2020, 67 min.
FORMAN VS. FORMAN, CZ 2019, 78 min.
DOOMED BEAUTY, CZ 2016, 95 min.
MALLORY, CZ 2015, 101 min.
PRIVATE UNIVERSE, CZ 2012, 83 min.
RENÉ, CZ 2008, 83 min.
MARRIAGE STORIES – IVANA AND VÁCLAV (2006), 55 min.
MARRIAGE STORIES – IVANA AND VÁCLAV (1987), 35 min.
MIRACLE, CZ 1975, 15 min.
Homage Helena Třeštíková
A master of long-term observation: Helena Třeštíková's films sharpen the eye for the important details, the small dramas and the big moments. We present nine films by the Czech director from different creative phases.
In cooperation with
English/Original Title: DOOMED BEAUTY – ZKÁZA KRÁSOU. Writer: Helena Třeštíková. Camera: Martin Kubala, Jan Malíř, Jiří Chod, Jaromír Nekuda. Sound: Richard Müller. Editing: Jakub Hejna. Music: Tadeáš Verčák. Production: Produkce Třeštíková s.r.o.. Producer: xxx. International Sales: Aerofilms.