Original upload date: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 02:00:00 GMT
Archive date: Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:27:35 GMT
Film critic Carmen Gray and film writer Ela Bittencourt discuss three films by trailblazing Czech filmmaker Věra Chytilová.
A key figure of the Czech New Wave, Věra Chytilová brought a daring and in
...
novative approach to filmmaking. Her earlier works, including A Bagful of Fleas (1962), were inspired by the documentary tradition. Her best known film, Daisies (1966), is a visionary masterpiece of the New Wave period. Traps (1998), a dark comedy about a woman seeking revenge, is a highlight of her later career.
A Bagful of Fleas, Daisies and Traps are now available to watch on BFI Player, alongside a couple of additional works directed by Věra Chytilová.
Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetotheBFI
Claim an extended BFI Player Subscription free trial (UK only) - subscribe using code BFIYOUTUBE: http://theb.fi/player-subscription
BFI Player is brought to you with the support of Creative Europe - MEDIA Programme of the European Union.
Watch more on BFI Player: http://player.bfi.org.uk/
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BritishFilmInstitute
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishfilminstitute/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BFI
