Tue 21/4 20:00
Kaprálová

A compelling life story of the exceptional Czech composer and conductor Vítězslava Kaprálová, presented in a new feature-length documentary. The film captures not only her extraordinary talent and personal fate, but also the atmosphere of the European artistic world on the eve of the Second World War.

In pre-war Europe, the twenty-two-year-old Czech composer and conductor Vítězslava Kaprálová leaves to study at the prestigious Paris Conservatory, determined to succeed in the male-dominated world of music. Her letters portray student years full of wonder, creative passion, and fears of forced exile. In Paris, she composes her most significant works, yet her artistic ambitions are cut short by sudden death. The compositions she created over the course of just a few years continue to be performed on concert stages around the world. In the film, we hear them interpreted by leading soloists – Adam Plachetka, Steven Isserlis, and conductor Alena Hron – and within the setting of several educational institutions, including the École Normale de Musique de Paris, where Kaprálová studied nearly a hundred years ago.

The film is not only a portrait of an inspiring composer, but also a reflection on creative legacy, identity, and the obstacles women continue to face in classical music.

Director: Petr Záruba / Czech Republic 2026 / 70 min

www.pilot-film.cz

Organised by Divadlo 29.

Admission: 120 CZK