Petr Zelenka

Reżyseria, Scenariusz, Aktor, Produkcja

21 sierpnia 1967 (58 years)
Petr Zelenka (born 21 August 1967 in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech playwright and director of theatre and film. His films have been recognized at international festivals in Moscow and Rotterdam. In 2008, his film Karamazovi was the Czech Republic's official Oscar submission for Best Foreign Language Film.

An early notable work is a black comedy, Tales of Common Insanity (2004) (Czech: Příběhy obyčejného šílenství), which he directed at Dejvické divadlo. He received the Alfréd Radok Award for Best Play. The play was later staged in other Czech theatres as well as in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia and Germany. It was also published in English and translated to Russian. For his film Mnâga – Happy End he won the 1996 Findling Award at the Filmfestival Cottbus.

In 2005, Zelenka adapted the comedy as a film, released as Wrong Side Up, which won two movie festival awards in 2006 and was nominated for six other awards. His second most notable play is Teremin, inspired by the life of Russian inventor Léon Theremin.

His 2008 film, Karamazovi, was the Czech Republic's official Oscar submission for Best Foreign Language Film. His 2010 election advertisement "Přemluv bábu a dědu" caused controversy as critics believed it was offensive against elder people[1] and "an imperfect copy of Sarah Silverman's stand-up video."

Known For

  • Guzikowcy
    Guzikowcy1997
  • Opowieści o zwyczajnym szaleństwie
    Opowieści o zwyczajnym szaleństwie2005
  • Samotni
    Samotni2000
  • Bracia Karamazow
    Bracia Karamazow2008
  • Rok diabła
    Rok diabła2002
  • Zagubieni
    Zagubieni2015
  • Modelarz
    Modelarz2020
  • Terapia
    Terapia3 seasons
  • Aristokratka ve varu
    Aristokratka ve varu2024
  • Powers
    Powers2001

Filmografia