Pátrání po Ester

Her work can be found in the films Daisies, About the Feast and the Guests, All Good Folks, Valerie and the Week of Wonders and many other significant works of Czech cinema. She was an inspiration, co-author and an unmissable figure in the cultural life of her time.

In her documentary, Věra Chytilová follows in the footsteps of this extraordinary woman. Through the memories of her friends, colleagues and collaborators, she gradually builds a portrait of Ester Krumbachová – a free, eccentric and inspiring creator who significantly influenced several generations of Czech filmmakers.

The Search for Esther is not just a memoir. It is an attempt to capture a personality that was almost impossible to fit into a single role.