Iluminace 2009, 21(2):156-170

Bratři Deglové Company and "the First Moments of Czech Independence": The History of the Founding of the Company. Its Role in the Origins of Promoting Czechoslovakia in Film

Jiří Horníček

The author deals with the topic of the use of film as a tool for promoting Czechoslovakia abroad. He provides a detailed insight into the business intentions of a particular Czech company (Bratři Deglové) and thus specifies the competitive field of nonfiction film producers in Czechoslovakia during the period of the establishment of the independent republic.One of the key sources of the author's research was the diary entries of Karel Degl, the director of the company. Through the company's correspondence and legal documents, the author reveals the operational background and details of the company's practical activities.

Keywords: film production companies and studios, nonfiction film, promotional film, propaganda, Karel Degl

Published: June 1, 2009  Show citation

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Horníček, J. (2009). Bratři Deglové Company and "the First Moments of Czech Independence": The History of the Founding of the Company. Its Role in the Origins of Promoting Czechoslovakia in Film. Iluminace, 21(2), 156-170
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