After screenings in cinemas and television shows, the successful feature-length documentary Karel has finally arrived on DVD. The film, extended by almost an hour, brings a unique insight into the privacy and soul of our most popular singer, the beloved Karel Gott.
As the singer’s fans already know, the confession at the very end of Gottov life is engagingly interspersed with shots of a young artist at the start of his musical career. Renowned director Olga Malířová Spatova she filmed with Karl Gott for a whole year, and thanks to his frank openness, an unusually personal and intimate view of the life of the famous singer was created, which has not yet been seen by the general public or his rock fans. At the same time, Gott’s insight and distinctive humor are not missing in it.
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In his memories, Karel Gott also goes back through archival records to his childhood and school years and also looks back on his rich musical career. There is no shortage of footage from concerts, tours and performances, as well as from meetings with beloved audiences. The feature-length documentary Karel is what is called a cinematic monument. Built with admiration, respect and love made of solid, high-quality material that perfectly demonstrates the famous era of Karel Gott in Czech history.
The film is now out on DVD on June 24th. Compared to the original footage, it is also extended by 46 minutes. These rare footage captures the moments when Karel Gott met his friends and musical colleagues, but we also get a glimpse into the privacy of his family.
