Válek
Miroslav Válek was a Slovak poet whose sensitive and intimate work clashed with his political engagement in the communist party. How to approach this discrepancy, how to cope with it? Can one read poems while disregarding their author?
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| Year | 2018 |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Director | Patrik Lančarič |
| Runtime | 131 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 1.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a nuanced portrait of duality, avoiding easy judgment. It relies on the stark contrast between fragile poetry and rigid political reality, allowing the inherent tension to speak for itself.
What lingers after viewing is a profound question about separating art from the artist and the cost of ideological compromise. A meditation on what remains of a poet when his work and his life tell conflicting stories. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Patrik Lančarič
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With quiet attention, allowing the poetry and history to resonate.
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