Jan PalachRun Time: 125 minutes
Screening Time(s):
Monday, April 8 at 2:30 pm
Friday, April 12 at 7:50 pm
Sunday, April 14 at 2:15 pm
Directed by: Robert Sedlacek
Cast: Viktor Zavadil, Zuzana Bydžovská, Denisa Barešová, Kristína Kanátová, Jan Vondráček
Synopsis: Jan Palach - student, who set himself ablaze in 1969 to protest the Soviet invasion to Czechoslovakia. An uncompromising young man who brought the ultimate sacrifice in a hope to rouse the nation from lethargy. The film depicts the last months of Palach’s life: his path from an affectionate son, a devoted friend, a sensitive and thoughtful philosophy student to the “Torch number 1”.
The film is a part of the Czech That Film North American festival.
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