Me, brother and the name Hrušínský

A warm, unhurried look at a family's shared craft, mixing fond memories with the quiet weight of carrying a famous name.

Directed by

Jakub Wehrenberg

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Jan Hrušínský, Rudolf Hrušínský, Rudolf Hrušínský

Tagline

The name of a famous acting family carries both the joy and the burden of heritage.

Overview

According to family legend, the name Hrušínský was born after Rudolf and Jan Hrušínský's grandfather Rudolf Böhm was caught stealing pears on a theater stage. The German name Böhm suddenly became Hruškovský and shortly after that Hrušínský. Grandfather Rudolf, later known as Rudolf Hrušínský the eldest, adopted the surname as his own and began using it in 1935. However, the history of the Hrušínský acting family goes back much further. It is therefore not surprising that the brothers Rudolf and Jan also took the same path. The documentary charts their acting beginnings alongside their father Rudolf Hrušínský Sr., from their first roles, through theater engagements at the Drama Studio in Ústí nad Labem and the Drama Club in Prague, to unforgettable film and television roles, when three generations of Hrušínskýs often met in front of the camera.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, identity, art, aging

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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