Better Man
“I understand that the gym isn’t everything, but when I see someone going to the gym, they just seem like a better man to me.” An animated documentary about bodybuilding.
- Czech Republic
- 2025, 6 min
- Director: Eliška Jirásková
- Editor: Viktorie Perlová
- Screenplay: Eliška Jirásková
- Music: Jakub Kraus
- Sound: Jakub Kraus
- Art Director: Eliška Jirásková
- Producer: Tomáš Šimon, Tereza Havlová
- Production: FAMU - Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts
Eliška Jirásková
Eliška Jirásková is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in animated filmmaking at FAMU in Prague. During her time as a student, she has created three short films – Night Mode (2023), Beware Children! (2023), and Better Man (2025). Her work is characterized by a distinctive drawing style and a vibrant color palette. She is currently drawn to animated documentaries, which allow her to tell real human stories in a playful manner, with sensitivity and gentle humor.