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Burning Bush

Original title: Horící ker
  • TV Mini Series
  • 20132013
  • 3h 51m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.6K
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Tatiana Pauhofová in Burning Bush (2013)
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Based on real characters and events, this drama focuses on the personal sacrifice of a Prague history student, Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in protest against the Soviet occupation of... Read allBased on real characters and events, this drama focuses on the personal sacrifice of a Prague history student, Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in protest against the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Dagmar Buresová, a young female lawyer, became part of his legacy... Read allBased on real characters and events, this drama focuses on the personal sacrifice of a Prague history student, Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in protest against the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Dagmar Buresová, a young female lawyer, became part of his legacy by defending Jan's family in a trial against the communist government, a regime which tri... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Tatiana Pauhofová
    • Jaroslava Pokorná
    • Petr Stach
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  • Stars
    • Tatiana Pauhofová
    • Jaroslava Pokorná
    • Petr Stach
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    • 9User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 13 wins & 5 nominations

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    Trailer 2:33
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    Horici ker
    Trailer 2:27
    Horici ker
    Burning Bush: The Mini-Series
    Promo 2:34
    Burning Bush: The Mini-Series

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    Jaroslava Pokorná, Martin Sitta, Miroslav Krobot, and Petr Stach in Burning Bush (2013)
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    Tatiana Pauhofová
    Tatiana Pauhofová
    • Dagmar Buresováas Dagmar Buresová
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Jaroslava Pokorná
    Jaroslava Pokorná
    • Libuse Palachováas Libuse Palachová
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Petr Stach
    Petr Stach
    • Jirí Palachas Jirí Palach
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Vojtech Kotek
    Vojtech Kotek
    • Ondrej Trávnícekas Ondrej Trávnícek
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Patrik Dergel
    Patrik Dergel
    • Pavel Jandaas Pavel Janda
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Martin Huba
    Martin Huba
    • Vilém Novýas Vilém Nový
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Igor Bares
    Igor Bares
    • mjr. Docekalas mjr. Docekal
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Adrian Jastraban
    Adrian Jastraban
    • Vladimír Charouzas Vladimír Charouz
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Jan Budar
    Jan Budar
    • Radim Buresas Radim Bures
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Ivan Trojan
    Ivan Trojan
    • mjr. Jiresas mjr. Jires
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Denny Ratajský
    Denny Ratajský
    • por. Bocekas por. Bocek
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Jenovéfa Boková
    Jenovéfa Boková
    • Vladka Charouzováas Vladka Charouzová
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    David Novotný
    David Novotný
    • JUDr. Sýkoraas JUDr. Sýkora…
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Emma Smetana
    Emma Smetana
    • Hana Cízkováas Hana Cízková
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Tatjana Medvecká
    Tatjana Medvecká
    • MUDr. Zikováas MUDr. Ziková
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Ivana Uhlirova
    Ivana Uhlirova
    • JUDr Rezníckováas JUDr Reznícková…
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Stanislav Zindulka
    Stanislav Zindulka
    • JUDr. Sládecekas JUDr. Sládecek
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
    Michaela Procházková
    • Zuzanka Buresováas Zuzanka Buresová
    3 episodes3 eps • 2013
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    • Trivia
      Karel Roden was considered for the part of Vladimír Charouz, eventually played by Adrian Jastraban.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Show Jana Krause: Episode dated 18 January 2013 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
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      Music by Petr Novák

      Lyrics by Jirí Smetana

      Performed by Matej Nechvátal

    User reviews9

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    9/10
    A journey through the darkness of communist oppression to a triumph of human spirit
    A powerful story about the events surrounding the self-immolation of a Czech student Jan Palach. He protested against the invasion of Czechoslovakia by setting himself on fire and his single act became a timeless rallying symbol against the Soviet invasion and the subsequent oppression by the communist establishment.

    The film is exquisite in how it combines historic events, inner struggles of the main characters, courtroom drama, investigative techniques and deep divisions in the society. Realistic acting and the portrayal of Prague and Czech villages, domestic and institutional scenes deserve much of the credit for keeping you interested through the three main stories interwoven with many characters.

    Bravery and activism are contrasted with lethargy, deceit and self-preserving acts of betrayal that each citizen faced in their own way. The choices that the characters had to make had implications on their families, colleagues and on their conscience. The young lawyer who makes a decision for a moral stand that will affect the well being of her family. The brave students who look for ways to honour Palach's sacrifice at a great risk to themselves. The policeman who enforces the will of the regime while struggling with his own integrity until he can no longer take it and defects. The journalist, the nurse, the teacher and many others who face such pressure to side with the regime that they choose a betrayal over telling the truth.

    All the elements of this movie work well together - the dialog, acting, screen writing and cinematography.

    A history lesson well worth the 4+ hours of running time of this 3-part movie.
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    • Dec 1, 2014

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 2013 (Czech Republic)
    • Country of origin
      • Czech Republic
    • Language
      • Czech
    • Also known as
      • Огњени грм
    • Filming locations
      • Prague, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • Etamp Film Production
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
      • Nutprodukce
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      3 hours 51 minutes
    • Color
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