Vojta Lavička: Ups and Downs (2013)

About Vojta Lavička: Ups and Downs

Where can I watch Vojta Lavička: Ups and Downs?

Vojta Lavička: Ups and Downs is currently streaming in the United States on Philo, DocAlliance Films.

Who stars in Vojta Lavička: Ups and Downs?

Vojta Lavička: Ups and Downs stars Vojtěch Lavička.

Who directed Vojta Lavička: Ups and Downs?

Vojta Lavička: Ups and Downs was directed by Helena Třeštíková.

What is Vojta Lavička: Ups and Downs about?

Longitudinal documentary film was shot for past 16 years and the main protagonist is Roman musician and activist Vojta Lavička. Vojta is a master in violin play, who focuses not only on music but also deals with problems of his origin Roman nationality. Vojta is very active in media - he worked in the national radio and television, he worked in the NGO that organize street work for Roman ghettos around the Czech republic, Vojta worked also as a social worker. All together we can watch him struggling with the main topic of his life - his national minority and problems that are caused by living next to Czech majority. Aside this topic films discovers Vojta's private life and his fight for being a good musician and a good man.