Charlatan (2020)
Born in the early 20th century, herbalist Jan Mikolasek became rich and famous after curing countless diseases with unorthodox means. A true emblem of Czechoslovakia before World War II, the healer became even more appreciated during the Nazi occupation and the communist regime. Each regime appreciates his skill and protects him. But how much will it cost him to maintain his status in a new political change?
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: August 20, 2020
Cast
- Josef Trojan - Young Jan Mikolášek
- Ivan Trojan - Jan Mikolášek
- Juraj Loj - František Palko
- Jaroslava Pokorná - Mülbacherova
- Jana Kvantiková - František's wife
- Jiří Černý - Zlatohlávek
- Martin Sitta - General
- Miroslav Hanuš - Interrogator
- Vladimír Polívka
- Melika Yildiz - Johana
Screenplay
- Marek Epstein (Screenplay)
Music: Antoni Łazarkiewicz
Cinematography: Martin Štrba
Editing: Pavel Hrdlička
Production: Marlene Film Production, Film and Music Entertainment, Madants, Furia Film, Barrandov Studio, Česká televize, Studio (Métrage), Moderator Inwestycje
Country: Czech Republic, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia
Language: Český, Polski, Slovenčina
Original Language: cs
Keywords
based on true story, lgbt, diagnosis, arrested, herbal medicines, herbalists, closeted homosexual, gay theme
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Charlatan about?
- Born in the early 20th century, herbalist Jan Mikolasek became rich and famous after curing countless diseases with unorthodox means. A true emblem of Czechoslovakia before World War II, the healer became even more appreciated during the Nazi occupation and the communist regime. Each regime appreciates his skill and protects him. But how much will it cost him to maintain his status in a new political change?
- Who directed Charlatan?
- Charlatan was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
- Who stars in Charlatan?
- Charlatan stars Josef Trojan, Ivan Trojan, Juraj Loj, Jaroslava Pokorná, Jana Kvantiková, Jiří Černý.
- How long is Charlatan?
- Charlatan has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Charlatan?
- Charlatan is a Drama film.
- Where was Charlatan produced?
- Charlatan was produced in Czech Republic, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia.