Marta Kubišová : The Non-Actress with the Thalia Award. The 1960s Czech Pop-Stars between Theatre, Cinema and Television
Abstract
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 Kubišová, 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 Kubišová's musical and physical performance (movement and gestures) as the leading lady in two televison recitals, directed by Jan Němec. Focusing on her ability to perform the songs, the case study supports the argument of considering and categorizing Kubišová as an acting singer.