Žižka – Hrdlořez i boží bojovník (2024)

On October 11, 1424, Hussite commander Jan Žižka breathed his last breath near the castle in Přibyslav. With a little exaggeration, it can be said that he never actually died, as he immediately entered national mythology as the prototype of a brilliant military leader and a true Czech. The revolutionary events then took a slightly different course than he would have liked, but his legacy remained ever-present among the Hussites. To this day, Žižka lives on in our society, with books written and films made about him. But even after 600 years of uninterrupted interest, a significant question mark remains over the Trocnov warrior: What was he really like? A deeply religious warrior of God, or just an ordinary medieval cutthroat? Leading Czech historians, headed by Professor Petr Čornej, are attempting to answer this question.

Director: Roman Motyčka
Genre: Documentary, History
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jakub Krajíček
Cinematography: Jiří Berka
Editing: Tomáš Simper
Production: Česká televize
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

middle ages (476-1453), 15th century, hussite wars (1419-1434)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Žižka – Hrdlořez i boží bojovník about?
On October 11, 1424, Hussite commander Jan Žižka breathed his last breath near the castle in Přibyslav. With a little exaggeration, it can be said that he never actually died, as he immediately entered national mythology as the prototype of a brilliant military leader and a true Czech. The revolutionary events then took a slightly different course than he would have liked, but his legacy remained ever-present among the Hussites. To this day, Žižka lives on in our society, with books written and films made about him. But even after 600 years of uninterrupted interest, a significant question mark remains over the Trocnov warrior: What was he really like? A deeply religious warrior of God, or just an ordinary medieval cutthroat? Leading Czech historians, headed by Professor Petr Čornej, are attempting to answer this question.
Who directed Žižka – Hrdlořez i boží bojovník?
Žižka – Hrdlořez i boží bojovník was directed by Roman Motyčka.
Who stars in Žižka – Hrdlořez i boží bojovník?
Žižka – Hrdlořez i boží bojovník stars Petr Čornej, Milan Sýkora, Pavlína Cermanová, Jan Biederman, Pavel Soukup, Viktor Zavadil.
What genre is Žižka – Hrdlořez i boží bojovník?
Žižka – Hrdlořez i boží bojovník is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Žižka – Hrdlořez i boží bojovník produced?
Žižka – Hrdlořez i boží bojovník was produced in Czech Republic.