PT Journal
AU Papezova, M
TI Marta Kubisova: The Non-Actress with the Thalia Award. The 1960s Czech Pop-Stars between Theatre, Cinema, and Television
SO Iluminace
PY 2018
BP 77
EP 92
VL 30
IS 2
DI 10.58193/ilu.1564
WP https://iluminace.cz/en/artkey/ilu-201802-0005.php
DE pop-stars; Marta Kubisova; 1960s; recital; acting
SN 0862397X
AB The article deals with the phenomenon of the 1960s Czech pop-stars and their engaging on multiple platforms - theatre, cinema and television. Although most of them were not professional actors and actresses, they left a significant mark in the 1960s audiovisual cultural production in Czechoslovakia. The media industries, as well as the period discourse accepted them not just as singers, but as actors too. The case study focuses on Marta Kubisova, a famous Czech pop-star, who had a contract with one of the popular small theatres, and who acted in films and television shows. This part centres on analyzing Kubisova's musical and physical performance (movement and gestures) as the leading lady in two televison recitals, directed by Jan Nemec. Focusing on her ability to perform the songs, the case study supports the argument of considering and categorizing Kubisova as an acting singer.
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