The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Milada
Drama · History · 2017
Pre-WWII Czech democratic politician Milada Horáková was one of the first victims of the communist regime in Czechoslovakia. Opposing the 1948 coup but not leaving the country, she was arrested and tried for treason on fabricated charges in a show trial broadcast on the radio.
Movie details
Milada
“She fought for her country's freedom at the cost of her own.”
2017 Drama · History 2h 10m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
Pre-WWII Czech democratic politician Milada Horáková was one of the first victims of the communist regime in Czechoslovakia. Opposing the 1948 coup but not leaving the country, she was arrested and tried for treason on fabricated charges in a show trial broadcast on the radio.
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What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Milada?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
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The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
David Mrnka
Written by
David Mrnka · Robert Gant · Robert J. Conant
Ayelet Zurer
Milada Horáková
Robert Gant
Bohuslav Horák
D
Daniel Rchichev
Jana Horáková Age 6
Karina Rchichev
Jana Horáková Age 13
Taťjana Medvecká
Jana Horáková Age 57
Vica Kerekes
Milada's Sister
Igor Orozovič
Sister's Husband
Court is in session
Put Milada on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.