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Věra Křesadlová, Actress and Miloš Forman‘s Wife, Dies at 81
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A celebrated figure in Czech cinema and theater, Věra Křesadlová, the second wife of acclaimed director Miloš Forman, has died at the age of 81. The news was announced on Wednesday by the Forman Brothers Theater production, acting on behalf of Peter Forman, her son. Details regarding memorial arrangements are currently being finalized by family members.
A Rising Star of the Czech New Wave
Křesadlová was a versatile artist, known for her work in film, theater, and later, glass art. She gained prominence during the 1960s Czech New wave, starring in several critically acclaimed films. she was also the mother of the renowned acting twins, Petr and Matěj Forman.
Her breakthrough role came in Miloš Forman’s 1963 debut film, Konkurs. According to accounts,Forman was captivated by her performance with the amateur big-beat band Krystal,leading to her casting in the film’s unique,audition-based narrative.This success propelled her into the spotlight and secured her a position with the popular Semafor Theater, making her one of the most recognizable faces in Czech entertainment during the decade.
Notable Film Roles and a Career Interrupted
Throughout her career, Křesadlová appeared in approximately twenty films, showcasing her range and talent. Some of her most memorable roles include leading performances in jiří Menzel’s Crime in a Girls’ School and Skrivánci na niti (Singing Birds on a Thread). Other notable credits include Intimate Lighting,The Most Beautiful Age,Homolka and Capsule,The bride,Vague news about the End of the World,Doblba!,and Teddy Bear.
In 1994, she took on the role of Anna, the dentist’s mother, in Jan Svěrák’s comedy Akumulator 1. Svěrák fondly recalled thier brief collaboration, stating, “We only saw each other on one filming day. My memory is that she was a nice and beautiful woman and that I envied the Formans that they had such a mother.” He further emphasized her talent, lamenting that “she was a talented actress who fell foul of the communist regime and that ended her career, which was a shame for Czech film.”
From Theater to Art and Public Service
While her film appearances became less frequent in the 1970s and 1980s, Křesadlová remained dedicated to the Semafor Theater, continuing to perform with the troupe until the early 1990s. Following a period working at Prague Castle as part of President Václav Havel’s administrator’s residence, she returned to her artistic roots.
She established a studio at her cottage near Sázava, where she specialized in creating intricate glass lamps in the Tiffany style. This marked a new chapter in her creative life, demonstrating her enduring passion for artistic expression.
Křesadlová’s passing represents a significant loss for the Czech cultural c
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