When the Lion Roars

When the Lion Roars (2022)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2022-04-06
  • Runtime: 1h 43min
  • Language: Český
  • Production Company: Art Francesco
  • Production Country: Czech Republic
  • Director: Jan E. Svatoš

Summary

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.

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  • František Němec

    as Narrator (voice)
  • Igor Bareš

    as Narrator (voice)
  • Daniela Kolářová

    as Narrator (voice)
Production Ivana Buttry Producer
Writing Jana Škopková Creative Producer
Writing Jan E. Svatoš Screenplay
Writing Jan E. Svatoš Story
Directing Jan E. Svatoš Director
Camera Romi Straková Director of Photography

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