Universum Brdečka (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, Universum Brdečka is a documentary film directed by Miroslav Janek, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Lemonade Joe, The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians, Dinner for Adele, The and the Golem - These and other Czech cinematography film hits have on thing in common: Jirí Brdecka. The Screenwriter, writer and cartoonist Brdecka was known in Czechoslovakia for his cooperation with Jirí Trnka, Jan Werich or Oldrich Lipský, and became a worldwide famous and respected director of animated films. But who was he in reality? Where did he seek inspiration and where did his rich inner world come from? How did he fight the non-free political regime and manage to show the world his free and timeless creation? Director Miroslav Janek gradually penetrates the interior of one of the most prominent personalities of Czech film and presents to the audience a miraculous world of animated paintings, graphics, oils, watercolors, frescoes and mosaics. On Christmas Eve in 2017, Jirí Brdecka would celebrate his 100th birthday.
Who’s in it. Universum Brdečka stars Tereza Brdečková as Herself, Miroslav Janek as Himself (uncredited) and Jiří Brdečka as Himself (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Universum Brdečka has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Universum Brdečka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Universum Brdečka tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Universum Brdečka (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Universum Brdečka change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Universum Brdečka worth watching?
- Universum Brdečka holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Universum Brdečka?
- Universum Brdečka stars Tereza Brdečková, Miroslav Janek and Jiří Brdečka.
- When was Universum Brdečka released?
- Universum Brdečka was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.