First of May(2023)
První máj
First of May Synopsis
The documentary First of May explores the more than a century-long evolution of the celebration and the meaning of this day. The structure is composed of memories, newspaper excerpts, testimonies found in archives, etc. - all these passages are brought to life by the actors' voices, taking on the roles of journalists, factory workers, policemen, workers and ordinary people who watch May Day, sometimes with interest and verve, sometimes with distance or irony.
First of May (2023) is a documentary and history film directed by Petr Smělík, released on May 1, 2023 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Viktor Preiss, Vojtěch Bartoš, Dana Černá and Jindřiška Dudziaková.
- Director:
- Petr Smělík
- Writers:
- Petr Smělík, Romana Smělíková, Dušan Mulíček
- Cinematographer:
- Pavel Hlavatý
- Production:
- Česká televize
- Status:
- Released
First of May Cast & Crew
Main cast
Viktor Preiss
as Commentary (voice)
Vojtěch Bartoš
as (voice)
Dana Černá
as (voice)
Jindřiška Dudziaková
as (voice)
- Petr Gelnar
Petr Gelnar
as (voice)
- Zbyšek Horák
Zbyšek Horák
as (voice)
Kryštof Krhovják
as (voice)
Jaroslav Mendel
as (voice)
Robert Mikluš
as (voice)
Jiří Štrébl
as (voice)
Vladimír Hlavatý
as Reciter (voice) (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Petr Smělík, written by Petr Smělík, Romana Smělíková and Dušan Mulíček.
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First of May – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch First of May online?
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Who stars in First of May?
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The main cast of First of May (2023) includes Viktor Preiss, Vojtěch Bartoš, Dana Černá, Jindřiška Dudziaková and Petr Gelnar. The film was directed by Petr Smělík. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was First of May released?
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First of May was released on May 1, 2023 and runs for 55m.