Vlado Kristl
Biography: Vladislav "Vlado" Kristl (24 January 1923, Zagreb, Croatia – 7 July 2004, Munich, Germany) was a filmmaker and artist, best known for his animations and short films. Vladislav "Vlado" Kristl was born 24 January 1923 in Zagreb, Croatia.[citation needed] Kristl first came to international prominence for his formally challenging and rigorous animations, particularly Don Kihot (freely inspired by Cervantes' Don Quixote). The film is a "graphical and abstract masterpiece which went beyond all existing conventions" and was awarded the main prize at the Oberhausen International Short Film Festival. Kristl regarded this film, which was not his first, as the one where he "was finally given a free rein". In 1962 Kristl made General i resni clovek (The General and the real man), a satirical live action short film which got him into trouble with the board of censors. He died in 2004, aged 81, in Munich, Germany. With his partner Jelena he had two children, Madeleine (b. 1966) and Pepe Stephan (b. 1968). He published two books of poetry: Neznatna lirika (Insignificant lyrics, 1959), and Pet bijelih stepenica (Five white steps, 1961) in Croatian, and several books in German.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 24, 1923
Deathday: July 07, 2004
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Known For
The Dam
1964-01-01
The Dam
Overview: In The Dam, although it is an experimental film, Kristl eschews the necessary earnestness in addressing his subject. The manufactured, unambiguously humorless profundity proffered up by other German contemporaries is absent here. Laughter is allowed. Kristl takes the dreadful liberty of tomfoolery, sending up himself, the characters, the action, "tragedy," and everything else, including the audience, that might be held sacred. Within the framework of the action, we recognize a love triangle, one of the simplest of dramatic configurations. Not only the basic idea, but also numerous particulars, both in subject and style, are reminiscent of the films of Roman Polanski, which Kristl doubtless saw and holds in esteem. We meet two men: one is meant to embody the outsider, the artistic, intellectual, individualist. The other looks like the embodiment of the well-to-do man, the burgher, the functionary, the capitalist. The two battle for the favor of an indecisive and domineering girl.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1964-01-01
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Poor People
1963-02-21
Poor People
Overview: Kristl was a member of the prestigious Zagreb Studio of Animation and his early works as painter and filmmaker had brought him instant acclaim and instant censorship. He fled Croatia and lived in Germany; he died there in 2004. Poor People, a “collective scream” of Cold War fear, was produced just after he left his country.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1963-02-21
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The Letter
1966-11-25
The Letter
Overview: T. finds a letter. Instead of just dropping it in a mailbox, he decides, conscientious as he is, to deliver it personally. He wanders the entire world, discovers astounding forms of existence, but cannot be hindered from his duty and keeps looking until he finally finds the address. There, he finds out that he has delivered his own judgment.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1966-11-25
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Car Race
1965-02-24
Car Race
Overview: Short film about car racing.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1965-02-24
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Neuer Deutscher Film Report
1967-01-01
Neuer Deutscher Film Report
Overview: Interview film with the protagonists of the New German Cinema in 1966.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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The General
1962-10-05
The General
Overview: Kristl plays a prisoner who can smile only when he sees The General.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: sl
Release Date: 1962-10-05
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...Geist und ein wenig Glück
1965-06-14
...Geist und ein wenig Glück
Overview: Documentary about the current state of German cinema. Produced for German television.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1965-06-14
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The Pot
1964-05-07
The Pot
Overview: Allegory of a man who leads the people to destruction and then is reborn to recommence the cycle.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1964-05-07
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