The Butcher of Prague

Summary The burning of the village of Lidice by Nazi Germany is the only official genocide during the war. The film tells three interconnected stories that all have to do with burning down and the destruction of Lidice in 1942. The first story is about an unfortunate family where the father accidentally kills his son during a heated discussion, and is sentenced to a prison sentence . The second story is a letter that is the cause of the massacre. The third story is about fear, personal responsibility, and whether survival is a victory when you have to surrender your dignity and honor for it. View more details

The Butcher of Prague

Directed : Petr Nikolaev

Written : Zdenek Mahler Alice Nellis

Stars : Karel Roden Zuzana Fialová Zuzana Bydzovská Roman Luknár

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Genres : Drama History War

Release date : Jun 1, 2011

Countries of origin : Czech Republic Slovakia

Official sites : Official site

Language : German Czech

Production companies : Ceská Televize Bioscop Movie

Summary The burning of the village of Lidice by Nazi Germany is the only official genocide during the war. The film tells three interconnected stories that all have to do with burning down and the destruction of Lidice in 1942. The first story is about an unfortunate family where the father accidentally kills his son during a heated discussion, and is sentenced to a prison sentence . The second story is a letter that is the cause of the massacre. The third story is about fear, personal responsibility, and whether survival is a victory when you have to surrender your dignity and honor for it. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama History War

Release date : Jun 1, 2011

Countries of origin : Czech Republic Slovakia

Official sites : Official site

Language : German Czech

Production companies : Ceská Televize Bioscop Movie

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