When the Lion Roars

When the Lion Roars

2022
1h 43m
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Overview

This is the story of the Bohemian King, Přemysl Otakar II, and the forgotten pilgrim, Odorik, who was the first-ever European to set eyes on Tibet. This medieval road movie brings an unconventional view to these two great figures of Czech medieval history. While the character of Odorik, regarded as the “Bohemian Marco Polo,” is practically unknown to us, the Bohemian King Přemysl Otakar II is either demonized or dismissed by the traditional clichés of the “Iron and Golden King.” In a private conversational format, the film’s author gives us a glimpse of this medieval world, set nearly 700 years apart from our modern context. But nothing has been lost in terms of this world’s impact or relevance, for both Odorik and Přemysl have outlived their time. Their lives are surprisingly endearing and touch on many of our current feelings.

Status: Released

Language: CS

Production Information

Production Companies
Art Francesco Česká televize
Production Countries
Czech Republic
Spoken Languages
Czech

Quick Facts

Original Title Až zařve lev
Release Date April 6, 2022
Status Released
Language CS

Cast

František Němec
František Němec

Narrator (voice)

Igor Bareš
Igor Bareš

Narrator (voice)

Daniela Kolářová
Daniela Kolářová

Narrator (voice)

Key Crew

Ivana Buttry
Producer
Jan E. Svatoš
Screenplay
Jan E. Svatoš
Director