CinemaOSMovie · 2022 · 1h 43m

When the Lion Roars

Documentary

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.

Directed byJan E. Svatoš

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
CS
Released
April 6, 2022
Studios
Česká televizeArt Francesco

Featuring

Cast & crew

3 credited
Starring
František Němec

František Němec

Narrator (voice)

Igor Bareš

Igor Bareš

Narrator (voice)

Daniela Kolářová

Daniela Kolářová

Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Jan E. Svatoš
Written by
Jan E. Svatoš
Produced by
Ivana Buttry

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