People Govern Themselves (1946)
This post-war film from the series Czechoslovak Film Chronicle shows the role of national committees in shaping the new face of the republic. Using the town of Úpice as an example, we follow their steps from managing transport and educating young people, to organizing the expulsion of Germans. The film is supplemented by archive footage, and commentary by radio announcer Stanislav Kozák.
Director: Karel Baroch
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: May 10, 1946
Cast
- Stanislav Kozák - Commentary (voice)
- J. Michalík - Commentary (voice)
- Adolf Mácha - Commentary (voice)
Screenplay
- Jiří Weiss (Story)
- Karel Steklý (Screenplay)
- Karel Svoboda (Screenplay)
Music: Miloš Smatek
Cinematography: Bohumil Vích
Editing: Jiřina Lukešová
Production: Krátký film Praha
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is People Govern Themselves about?
- This post-war film from the series Czechoslovak Film Chronicle shows the role of national committees in shaping the new face of the republic. Using the town of Úpice as an example, we follow their steps from managing transport and educating young people, to organizing the expulsion of Germans. The film is supplemented by archive footage, and commentary by radio announcer Stanislav Kozák.
- Who directed People Govern Themselves?
- People Govern Themselves was directed by Karel Baroch.
- Who stars in People Govern Themselves?
- People Govern Themselves stars Stanislav Kozák, J. Michalík, Adolf Mácha.
- What genre is People Govern Themselves?
- People Govern Themselves is a Documentary film.
- Where was People Govern Themselves produced?
- People Govern Themselves was produced in Czechoslovakia.