Synopsis
History student Palach's self-immolation protesting Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Lawyer Buresová defended his family against communist regime's attempt to dishonor his sacrifice for freedom.
Scores
Overall Score
40.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
24.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
33.6%
Review Aggregate
85.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 96% of 23 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize political, emotional, historical. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
politicalemotionalhistoricalsuspensefulstylizedvisually strikinggritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatiana Pauhofová | 2014 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Jaroslava Pokorná | 2014 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Petr Stach | 2014 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Vojtěch Kotek | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Igor Bareš | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Adrian Jastraban | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Ivan Trojan | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score96.0
RT critic review count23
Rotten Tomatoes audience score80.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating7.8
IMDb votes1,824
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $16,731 | $22,174 |
| International | 2014 | $64,212 | $85,101 |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $80,943 | $107,274 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $34,050 | $45,127 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $660,000 | $874,702 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $523,000 | $693,135 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $752,000 | $996,630 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $2,028,000 | $2,687,721 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $75,000 | $99,398 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $4,072,050 | $5,396,714 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $250,000 (est) | $331,327 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $80,000 (est) | $106,025 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $163,000 | $216,025 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $240,000 | $318,074 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $50,000 | $66,265 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $783,000 | $1,037,715 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $3,289,050 | $4,358,999 |
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