In Slovakia, culture has been accompanied by tension for a considerable time. Many artists are calling for justice and appreciation of their contribution even in live television broadcasts. In addition, the Fund for the Support of Art (FPU) took a beating when it put a stop to several well-known projects. During the recent Radio_Head Awards, artists criticized interference in public media, layoffs in STVR and also spoke out against political decisions about money for culture.
In response to these statements, the management of the television station decided not to broadcast the recording of the award ceremony, informs STVR General Director Martina Flašíková subsequently sent an open letter to the artistic community. You can read it
Two big stars Ján Koleník and Petra Polnišová commented on the situation in culture during the live broadcast of Let’s Dance on Markíza on Sunday. “I also want to say that in times when certain groups are trying to destroy culture in Slovakia and the situation is really not good for culture. Note that this program gave the opportunity to so many talented people this evening. We thank you for that, Pepe, and your theater, and the dancers. There are really groups that are not as visible as they were this evening, and we should be in solidarity with them.” stated the actor, for which he received a big round of applause.
Polnišová expressed her opinion in the closing speech after being eliminated from the dance competition. “And I would like to say how beautifully you support us. I hope and firmly believe that you will support culture and other such activities in Slovakia. Because so far we are not getting that support from the people we should be getting it from. And I really thank all the viewers, all the viewers, for every single vote,” she said.
Their statements did not escape the attention of former marquis Adela Vinczeová. The presenter at STVR and Markíz ended up in turbulent circumstances. Denník N asked her how she perceives the legacy of Flašíková, who bequeathed many successes to critical artists outside the public media.
„I perceive it as already happening quite functionally. Other artists speak for the canceled artists on other TV channels, where they could have spoken earlier. However, nothing threatens them for this “courage”. This is how they help commercial television artfully create an illusory image of a free medium. So everything fits nicely into the colorful picture, which in two days will fade in the squares just like all the previous ones,” Vinczeová said harshly.
After Adele, he addressed her publicly on the social network long-time friend and colleague from Jojka and Fun radio Matej Sajfa Cifra. It is not usual for him to fully engage in such debates, but now he decided otherwise.
“Sorry, I only have one thing. I can’t do it. Let’s remember the period (not so long ago) when there was a fight for the Marquis and the actors and actresses said that they were staying because “they do entertainment and not politics”. Viktor and Adela left because they named things. The others were quiet then. Today, in my opinion, it is not heroic to say the phrase “we stand behind culture” in primetime, when you are not actually concerned with anything and nothing fundamental is at stake. The invoices are already in the office. Markíza’s shareholders can rub their hands, because Markíza is once again a television in which everyone can express their opinion,” he stated sharply on Instagram.
His criticism came in a comment under the post, where it is written that the real kings of the dance floor are Koleník and Polnišová, who received applause with their challenges and their words about culture. “We can discuss in peace,” bequeathed to the people additionally Saif. You can find a PHOTO of the posts in the gallery.
