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Long Live the Republic

Long Live the Republic

7.4/10
November 5, 1965
134 minutes
Karel Kachyňa
War Drama

Overview

Oldrich is the runt of his village, beaten by his father, bullied by the other boys. But he has imagination on his side, and a wiry toughness they can’t defeat. The village is in turmoil, because the Nazi occupiers have just retreated and the Red Army is advancing. Oldrich dodges amid the mayhem and panic, taking his share of blows but always managing to stay one step ahead. Beautifully shot and darkly ironic, Karel Kachyna’s forgotten masterpiece jumbles reality, memory and fantasy to capture the intensity and confusion of childhood in a war zone.

Where to Watch

Stream

Lepsi TV
Oneplay

Movie Details

Release Date

November 5, 1965

Runtime

134 minutes

Director

Karel Kachyňa

Rating

7.4/10

Production Companies

Československý armádní film Filmové studio Barrandov

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