Life with Jester

Life with Jester — Plot

For 23 years, Helena Třeštíková followed the story of actor and stage director Jakub Špalek. The first piece of footage was shot in Autumn 1989 when Jakub, then a theatre academy student, was actively involved in the Velvet Revolution. Back then, Jakub dreamed of running his own theatre company which soon came true - he is still in charge of Kašpar Theatre in Prague. The film documents the difficult life of an independent theatre manager, as well as his many personal struggles and joys.

• Release date
• April 4, 2013
• Runtime
• 85 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Helena Třeštíková

Life with Jester — Cast

Jakub Špalek Himself