The Last Years

The Last Years

19 mins | Documentary | Jan. 2, 1963

This biographical film examines the multitalented personality of Karel Čapek and the context behind the creation of his works such as Krakatit, The White Disease, R-U-R, War with the Newts, or the “pocket stories”.

The Last Years

19 mins | Documentary | Jan. 2, 1963

The Last Years
This biographical film examines the multitalented personality of Karel Čapek and the context behind the creation of his works such as Krakatit, The White Disease, R-U-R, War with the Newts, or the “pocket stories”.
Producers Krátký film Praha – Studio dokumentárních filmů
Original title Poslední léta
Directors Zdeněk Kopáč
Writers Zdeněk Kopáč

Cast

Luděk Munzar

as Commentary (voice)

Karel Čapek

as Self (archive footage)

Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk

as Self (archive footage)