František Cáp
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František Čáp also known as "Franz Cap" in Germany, was a Czech film director
and screenwriter
. He directed 32 films between 1939
and 1970
.
In 1941 at the Venice Film Festival
he won a commendation from the jury for his film Noční motýl (The Moth). At the 1946 Cannes Film Festival
he won the Grand Prize
for his film Muži bez křídel
(Men without Wings).
As an already established professional, Čáp moved to Ljubljana
in 1952, following an invitation by Branimir Tuma, director of Triglav Film
. His first Yugoslav film, romantic comedy Vesna
(1953), had elements of Heimatfilm
and pre-World War II Czech and Austrian melodrama, and proved highly successful both artistically and commercially, as did its sequel Ne čakaj na maj
(1957). In 1954 and 1955 at the Pula Film Festival
he won the Big Golden Arena for Best Film.
In 1956 Čáp shot one of his best-known films, Die Geierwally (Wally the Vulture), based on the novel by Wilhelmine von Hillern
, in Germany
. X-25 javlja ("X-25 Reports", 1960), a World War II spy thriller set in Zagreb
, saw extensive international theatrical release. However, after his poorly received comedy Naš avto ("Our Car", 1962), Čáp was unable to find work in Yugoslavia, and he turned to directing films and television series in Germany and Austria.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
. He directed 32 films between 1939
1939 in film
The year 1939 in motion pictures can be justified as being called the most outstanding one ever, when it comes to the high quality and high attendance at the large set of the best films that premiered in the year .- Events :Motion picture historians and film often rate...
and 1970
1970 in film
The year 1970 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* January 9 - Larry Fine, the second member of The Three Stooges, suffers a massive stroke, therefore ending his career....
.
In 1941 at the Venice Film Festival
Venice Film Festival
The Venice International Film Festival is the oldest international film festival in the world. Founded by Count Giuseppe Volpi in 1932 as the "Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica", the festival has since taken place every year in late August or early September on the island of the...
he won a commendation from the jury for his film Noční motýl (The Moth). At the 1946 Cannes Film Festival
1946 Cannes Film Festival
The 1st Cannes Film Festival was held from September 20 to October 5, 1946.- Jury :*Georges Huisman *Iris Barry *Beaulieu *Antonin Brousil *J.H.J...
he won the Grand Prize
Palme d'Or
The Palme d'Or is the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival and is presented to the director of the best feature film of the official competition. It was introduced in 1955 by the organising committee. From 1939 to 1954, the highest prize was the Grand Prix du Festival International du...
for his film Muži bez křídel
Men Without Wings
Men Without Wings is a 1946 Czech drama film directed by František Čáp. It was entered into the 1946 Cannes Film Festival....
(Men without Wings).
As an already established professional, Čáp moved to Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and its largest city. It is the centre of the City Municipality of Ljubljana. It is located in the centre of the country in the Ljubljana Basin, and is a mid-sized city of some 270,000 inhabitants...
in 1952, following an invitation by Branimir Tuma, director of Triglav Film
Triglav Film
Triglav Film is a Slovenian film studio based in Ljubljana. Established in 1947, it is the second studio founded in post-World War II Yugoslavia. It is named after Triglav, the highest mountain in Slovenia, which is also the name of a pagan deity....
. His first Yugoslav film, romantic comedy Vesna
Vesna (film)
Vesna is a 1953 Slovene romantic comedy directed by František Čap. It is considered amongst the most watched Slovene films. It has a 1957 sequel Ne čakaj na maj.-Plot summary:...
(1953), had elements of Heimatfilm
Heimatfilm
Heimatfilm is the name given to a film genre that was popular in Germany, Switzerland and Austria from the late 40s to the early 70s. They were usually shot in the Alps, the Black Forest or the Lüneburg Heath and always involved the outdoors...
and pre-World War II Czech and Austrian melodrama, and proved highly successful both artistically and commercially, as did its sequel Ne čakaj na maj
Ne cakaj na maj
Ne čakaj na maj is a 1957 Slovene romantic comedy directed by František Čap. It is a sequel to the 1953 film Vesna.-Synopsis:...
(1957). In 1954 and 1955 at the Pula Film Festival
Pula Film Festival
The Pula Film Festival is the oldest Croatian film festival which is held annually in a Roman amphitheater known as the Pula arena since 1954. The festival is usually held in the summer, in July or August....
he won the Big Golden Arena for Best Film.
In 1956 Čáp shot one of his best-known films, Die Geierwally (Wally the Vulture), based on the novel by Wilhelmine von Hillern
Wilhelmine von Hillern
Wilhelmine von Hillern was a German actress and novelist.-Biography:She was the daughter of the novelist Charlotte Birch-Pfeiffer. She was brought up in Berlin, became an actress at Gotha , and married the prominent jurist von Hillern at Freiburg im Breisgau in 1857. Her husband died 8 December 1882...
, in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. X-25 javlja ("X-25 Reports", 1960), a World War II spy thriller set in Zagreb
Zagreb
Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city...
, saw extensive international theatrical release. However, after his poorly received comedy Naš avto ("Our Car", 1962), Čáp was unable to find work in Yugoslavia, and he turned to directing films and television series in Germany and Austria.
Selected filmography
- Krok do tmyKrok do tmyKrok do tmy is a 1937 Czech criminal-comedy film directed by Martin Frič.-Cast:* Rolf Wanka as Ronny* Václav Trégl as Valentin* Frantisek Smolík as Jan Haller* Adina Mandlová as Eva Hallerová* Zvonimir Rogoz as O.A...
(1937) - Men without WingsMen Without WingsMen Without Wings is a 1946 Czech drama film directed by František Čáp. It was entered into the 1946 Cannes Film Festival....
(1946) - VesnaVesna (film)Vesna is a 1953 Slovene romantic comedy directed by František Čap. It is considered amongst the most watched Slovene films. It has a 1957 sequel Ne čakaj na maj.-Plot summary:...
(1953) - Ne čakaj na majNe cakaj na majNe čakaj na maj is a 1957 Slovene romantic comedy directed by František Čap. It is a sequel to the 1953 film Vesna.-Synopsis:...
(1957) - Sand, Love and SaltSand, Love and Salt-Cast:* Marcello Mastroianni - Piero* Jester Naefe - Vida* Trude Hesterberg - Mother of Vida* Edith Schultze-Westrum - Mother of Piero* Kai Fischer - Lola* Peter Carsten - Alberto* Hans Reiser - Nico* Mario Adorf - Coco* Stane Sever - Father of Vida...
(1957)