Overview

Based on real characters and events, this haunting 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 Burešová, a young female lawyer, became part of his legacy by defending Jan's family in a trial against the communist government, a regime which tried to dishonour Palach’s sacrifice, a heroic action for the freedom of Czechoslovakia.

Cast

Tatiana Pauhofová, Jaroslava Pokorná, Petr Stach, Vojtěch Kotek, Patrik Děrgel, Martin Huba, Igor Bareš, Adrian Jastraban

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What is "Burning Bush" about?

Based on real characters and events, this haunting 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 Burešová, a young female lawyer, became part of his legacy by defending Jan's family in a trial against the communist government, a regime which tried to dishonour Palach’s sacrifice, a heroic action for the freedom of Czechoslovakia.

When was "Burning Bush" released?

Burning Bush was released in 2013.

Who stars in "Burning Bush"?

The cast includes Tatiana Pauhofová, Jaroslava Pokorná, Petr Stach, Vojtěch Kotek.

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