Sacrifice

Original title: Horící ker

TV Mini Series
2013
3h 51m

IMDb RATING

7.8/10

1.8K

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History student Palach's self-immolation protesting Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Lawyer Buresová defended his family against communist regime's attempt to dishonor his sacrif... Read allHistory student Palach's self-immolation protesting Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Lawyer Buresová defended his family against communist regime's attempt to dishonor his sacrifice for freedom.History student Palach's self-immolation protesting Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Lawyer Buresová defended his family against communist regime's attempt to dishonor his sacrifice for freedom.

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IMDb RATING

7.8/10

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Awards
- 13 wins & 5 nominations total

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Trivia
Karel Roden was considered for the part of Vladimír Charouz, eventually played by Adrian Jastraban.

Connections
Referenced in Show Jana Krause: Episode dated 18 January 2013 (2013)

Soundtracks
Why Do You Leave Me
Music by Petr Novák
Lyrics by Jirí Smetana
Performed by Matej Nechvátal

User reviews10

Featured review

10/10

Spellbinding

We decided to watch this HBO Europe mini-series because we admire the work of Agnieszka Holland.

My wife and I were teens when this took place, my wife was in Poland and I was in the US. I remember watching the invasion on television and wondering why no one was coming to the aid of the protesters.

This film is expertly done and the series captures the feel of post invasion Prague. We were absolutely captivated by the series and my wife said it was accurate portrayal of life behind the Iron Curtain.

A lot of people don't enjoy films with subtitles but if you can beyond that you will be absolutely captivated by this masterpiece.