You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London (1971)

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Artur London was arrested in 1951 in a Stalinist purge, imprisoned and tortured for two years and forced to confess in the Slansky Trial, one of the last Stalinist "show trials" in Eastern Europe. The documentary explores some of the reasons for the controversy aroused by Costa-Gavras' The Confession, which had been accused of being anti-communist, and it highlights the political importance of filmmaking which, by its nature, is a fiction intended for the general public.

Director: Chris Marker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
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Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London about?
Artur London was arrested in 1951 in a Stalinist purge, imprisoned and tortured for two years and forced to confess in the Slansky Trial, one of the last Stalinist "show trials" in Eastern Europe. The documentary explores some of the reasons for the controversy aroused by Costa-Gavras' The Confession, which had been accused of being anti-communist, and it highlights the political importance of filmmaking which, by its nature, is a fiction intended for the general public.
Who directed You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London?
You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London was directed by Chris Marker.
Who stars in You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London?
You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London stars Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, Costa-Gavras, Artur London, Jorge Semprún.
How long is You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London?
You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
What genre is You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London?
You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London is a Documentary film.
Where was You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London produced?
You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur London was produced in France.