Charlatan (2020)
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- Unrated
- 1h 58min
- Biography, Drama
- 23 Jul 2021 (USA)
- Movie
The breathtaking story of a man gifted with exceptional abilities set against the background of the events of the totalitarian fifties.
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Awards:
- 6 wins & 22 nominations.
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| Ivan Trojan | ... |
Jan Mikolásek
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| Josef Trojan | ... |
Young Jan Mikolásek
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| Juraj Loj | ... |
Frantisek Palko
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| Jaroslava Pokorná | ... |
Mühlbacherová
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| Jirí Cerný | ... |
Zlatohlávek - duty solicitor
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| Miroslav Hanus | ... |
Interrogator
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Ladislav Kolár | ... |
President Zápotocky
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| Martin Sitta | ... |
General
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| Jan Vlasák | ... |
Mikolásek's janitor
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Barbora Milotová | ... |
Nurse
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Milena Sajdkova | ... |
Postwoman
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Magdaléna Borová | ... |
Young Woman
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| Otmar Brancuzský | ... |
Butcher
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Daniela Vorácková | ... |
Adult Johana
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Adam Hrdy | ... |
Little Boy
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Pavlína Storková | ... |
Boy's Mother
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| Jan Budar | ... |
Clerk Mrazek
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Matej Sumbera | ... |
Jan's Friend
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Frantisek Beles | ... |
Deserter
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Philipp Schenker | ... |
Officer
(as Phillip Schenker)
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| Martin Mysicka | ... |
Jan's father
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Melika Yildiz | ... |
Young Johana
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Lenka Veliká | ... |
Jan's Mother
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Frantisek Trojan | ... |
Alois Mikolásek
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Éva Bandor | ... |
Slovak Woman
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| Igor Bares | ... |
Professor Kajtl
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| Tomás Jerábek | ... |
Secret Policeman
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Filip Brouk | ... |
Job Applicant
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| Marek Epstein | ... |
Man in the Line
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Natálie Drabiscáková | ... |
Patient
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| Joachim Paul Assböck | ... |
Fritz Kiesewetter
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| Jana Kvantiková | ... |
Frantisek's wife
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| Jana Olhová | ... |
Frantisek's mother
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| Pavel Svaton | ... |
Patient in Jail
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| Bernhard Schütz | ... |
Dr. Ullrich
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| Claudia Vaseková | ... |
Interpreter
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Miloslav Marsálek | ... |
Housekeeper
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| Jan Novotný | ... |
Prosecutor
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| Václav Kopta | ... |
Judge
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Jirí Rendl |
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Ales Tybl |
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Martin Sulc |
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Ivana Sulcova |
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Petr Kohlert |
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Vladimir Fort |
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Jan Lakota |
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Martin Jáchym |
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| Jan Meduna |
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Pavel Bezdek |
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Jirí Olmer |
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Karla Staubertová |
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| Kamil Svejda |
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Tomás Korének |
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Zbysek Pantucek |
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| Oldrich Hajlich |
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| Petr Stach |
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Lukas Novotny | ... |
Prison guard (uncredited)
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Matej Frantisek Preisler | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Agnieszka Holland | ||
Written by
| Marek Epstein | ... | (written by) |
| Martin Sulc | ... | (idea) & |
| Jaroslav Sedlácek | ... | (idea) |
Produced by
| Sarka Cimbalova | ... | producer |
| Mike Downey | ... | co-producer |
| Jeff Field | ... | executive producer |
| Lívia Filusová | ... | co-producer |
| Wojciech Gostomczyk | ... | co-producer |
| Adam Gudell | ... | co-producer |
| Michal Krecek | ... | co-producer |
| Klaudia Smieja | ... | co-producer (as Klaudia Smieja-Rostworowska) |
| Bogna Szewczyk | ... | line producer: Poland |
| Sam Taylor | ... | co-producer |
| Petr Tichy | ... | co-producer |
| Ales Tybl | ... | executive producer |
| Kevan Van Thompson | ... | producer |
Music by
| Antoni Lazarkiewicz | ... | (as Antoni Komasa-Lazarkiewicz) |
Cinematography by
| Martin Strba | ... | director of photography |
Film Editing by
| Pavel Hrdlicka | ||
Editorial Department
| Marek Cermak | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Andrea Shaffer | ... | magiclab: head of sales/head of production |
| Jakub Wypler | ... | post-production coordinator: Poland |
Production Design by
| Milan Býcek | ... | (as Milan Bycek) |
Art Direction by
| Jiri Karasek | ||
Costume Design by
| Katarina Bielikova | ||
Makeup Department
| Andrea McDonald | ... | makeup artist |
| Gabriela Polakova | ... | makeup designer |
| Rene Stejskal | ... | makeup designer / prosthetic makeup designer / wig designer and maker |
Production Management
| Beata Rzezniczek | ... | administrator: Poland |
| Kinga Tasarek | ... | production manager: Poland |
| Ales Tybl | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Kasia Adamik | ... | second unit director |
| Marek Cermak | ... | Personal Assistant to Agnieszka Holland |
| Martina Götthansova | ... | second assistant director |
| Pavel Svaton | ... | first assistant director |
Sound Department
| Radim Hladik | ... | sound |
| Matej Matuska | ... | sound mixer |
| Matej Nemec | ... | boom operator 2nd unit |
Special Effects by
| Karel Grigar | ... | special effects technician |
| Michal Skalický | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Nikola Andric | ... | digital compositor: Magic Lab |
| Barbora Bajgarová | ... | vfx coordinator: Magic Lab |
| Jakub Cervenka | ... | matte painter: Magic Lab |
| Silvia Debnarova | ... | digital compositor |
| Ondrej Hosek | ... | 3D artist: Magic Lab |
| Jirícek Janek | ... | digital compositor: Magic Lab |
| Miguel Jaramillo | ... | digital compositor: Magic Lab |
| Josefina Jiranova | ... | digital compositor: Magic Lab |
| Mladen Joksic | ... | 3D artist: Magic Lab |
| Igor Kadeev | ... | data i/o technician: Magic Lab |
| Naila Kerimova | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Cyril Kotecký | ... | digital compositor: Magic Lab |
| Marek Kovac | ... | effects artist: Magic Lab |
| Michal Krecek | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Filip Látal | ... | on set visual compositor: Magic Lab |
| Dmitry Medinsky | ... | head of 2D department: Magic Lab |
| Bronislav Novak | ... | digital compositor: Magic Lab |
| Peter Palarik | ... | digital compositor: Magic Lab |
| Tereza Strnad | ... | digital compositor: Magic Lab |
| Diana Yordanova | ... | digital compositor: Magic Lab |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Martin Carda | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Jan Dojcan | ... | drone camera operator |
| Tomasz Naumiuk | ... | 2nd Unit Director of Photography |
| Rafal Paradowski | ... | 2nd Unit Director of Photography / camera operator |
Casting Department
| Martina Götthansova | ... | casting |
| Katerina Oujezdská | ... | casting director: (creditOnly) / casting |
Location Management
| Jan Adler | ... | location scout |
| Petr Bastar | ... | location manager |
| Veronika Krhounova | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Tomasz Blaszczak | ... | musician |
| Maksym Dondalski | ... | musician |
| Wojciech Hazuka | ... | musician |
| Igor Kabalewski | ... | musician |
| Mary Komasa | ... | music associate |
| Bartosz Koziak | ... | musician |
| Radoslaw Labahua | ... | conductor |
| Bozena Mieczkowska | ... | music studio |
| Klementyna Mieczkowska | ... | music studio assistant |
| Tadeusz Mieczkowski | ... | music recording |
| Radoslaw Pujanek | ... | musician |
| Michal Styczynski | ... | musician |
| Anna Wandtke | ... | musician |
| Sebastian Wypych | ... | musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jaroslav Sedlácek | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Rudolf Havlik | ... | poster designer |
| Tomasz Przybecki | ... | legal support: Poland |
| Marcela Sedivá | ... | poster designer |
| Andrea Shaffer | ... | head of production Magiclab |
| Daniel Tubylewicz | ... | Trainee (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Marlene Film Production (produced by)
- Film and Music Entertainment (IRE) (co-production)
- Madants (co-production)
- Studio Metrage (co-production)
- Moderator Inwestycje (financed by)
- Furia Film (co-production)
- Czech Television (co-production)
- Barrandov Studios (co-production)
- Polski Instytut Sztuki Filmowej (co-financed by)
Distributors
- CinemArt (2020) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Cinemien (2021) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Cinemien (2021) (Luxembourg) (theatrical)
- Cinemien (2021) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Filmtrade - Tanweer Alliances (2021) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Gutek Film (2020) (Poland) (theatrical)
- KMBO (2021) (France) (theatrical)
- VerCine (2021) (Spain) (theatrical)
- A2 Filmes (2021) (Brazil)
- BestFilm.eu (2020) (Estonia)
- BestFilm.eu (2020) (Latvia)
- BestFilm.eu (2020) (Lithuania)
- Cinemien (2020) (Austria)
- Cinemien (2020) (Switzerland)
- Cinemien (2022) (Germany)
- Filmarti (2020) (Turkey)
- Great Movies Distribution (2021) (Brazil) (video) (SVOD)
- Great Movies Distribution (2021) (Mexico) (video) (SVOD)
- Movies Inspired (2020) (Italy)
- Strand Releasing (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- MovieScore Media (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Herbalist Jan Mikolase dedicated his life to caring for the sick despite the immense obstacles he faced in his private and public life. Born at the turn of the 20th century, Mikolasek wins fame and fortune using unorthodox plant-based treatment methods to cure a wide range of diseases. Already a local institution in Czechoslovakia before World War II, the healer gains in reputation and wealth both during the Nazi occupation and under Communist rule. One after the other, each regime wants to use his skills and in return give him protection. But how high shall the costs be to maintain this status as the tide turns. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Official submission of Czech Republic for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 93rd Academy Awards in 2021; however, the movie did *not* receive a nomination. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Na plovárne s Markem Epsteinem (2021). See more » |