Králův kalich (1975)

A section of the life of George of Poděbrady from his coronation to his death (1458–1471), creating a portrait of a remarkable monarch whose name shone as a symbol of Czech statehood, as a symbol of a victorious military leader and a prudent statesman; a powerful, complex and contradictory personality in the midst of a very dramatic fifteenth century. During thirteen years of independent rule, he wanted to defend with all his might what had been won by the Hussites; he wanted to defend it even in a time and environment that, on the contrary, wanted to settle accounts with the Hussites. It was during this tense time that Poděbrady's idea of ​​creating an association of monarchs who would resolve conflicts through agreements and treaties, and not through war, arose. Even as a father, he made a sacrifice for his beloved country when he did not hand over the crown of the Czech king to his son, but to the Polish king Vladislav, the "Prince of Peace".

Director: Jan Matějovský
Genre: History, Drama
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Alois Nožička
Editing: Marie Pačajová
Production: Československá televize Praha
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Themes

Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics

Keywords

biography, middle ages (476-1453), 15th century

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Králův kalich about?
A section of the life of George of Poděbrady from his coronation to his death (1458–1471), creating a portrait of a remarkable monarch whose name shone as a symbol of Czech statehood, as a symbol of a victorious military leader and a prudent statesman; a powerful, complex and contradictory personality in the midst of a very dramatic fifteenth century. During thirteen years of independent rule, he wanted to defend with all his might what had been won by the Hussites; he wanted to defend it even in a time and environment that, on the contrary, wanted to settle accounts with the Hussites. It was during this tense time that Poděbrady's idea of ​​creating an association of monarchs who would resolve conflicts through agreements and treaties, and not through war, arose. Even as a father, he made a sacrifice for his beloved country when he did not hand over the crown of the Czech king to his son, but to the Polish king Vladislav, the "Prince of Peace".
Who directed Králův kalich?
Králův kalich was directed by Jan Matějovský.
Who stars in Králův kalich?
Králův kalich stars Petr Haničinec, Daniela Kolářová, Zdeněk Buchvaldek, Václav Postránecký, Jan Kanyza, Václav Švorc.
What genre is Králův kalich?
Králův kalich is a History, Drama film.
Where was Králův kalich produced?
Králův kalich was produced in Czechoslovakia.
What are the themes of Králův kalich?
The themes of Králův kalich include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.