Toyen
Originally released in 2005. Toyen is a drama film. directed by Jan Němec. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Zuzana Stivínová, Jan Budař, and Tobiáš Jirous
Synopsis
Jan Nemec, a leading filmmaker of the Czech New Wave, creates an original portrait of one of the most provocative artists of the 20th century: Toyen (Marie Cerminova). As a female artist, Toyen broke through the male-dominated art world to create paintings and drawings often erotic in nature. She co-founded the surrealist movement in her native Prague, survived the Nazis and the Communists, maintained artistic and personal relationships with artists Jindrich Heisler (whom she hid during WWII) and Jindrich Styrsky.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 3, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Jan Němec - Film
- Artcam International
- i/o post
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toyen about?
Jan Nemec, a leading filmmaker of the Czech New Wave, creates an original portrait of one of the most provocative artists of the 20th century: Toyen (Marie Cerminova). As a female artist, Toyen bro...
Who directed Toyen?
Toyen was directed by Jan Němec.
How long is Toyen?
Toyen has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was Toyen released?
Toyen was released on November 3, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Toyen?
The main cast of Toyen includes Zuzana Stivínová, Jan Budař, Tobiáš Jirous, Marek Bouda, Jan Němec.