The Butcher of Prague

The Butcher of Prague

2011 · 126 min · CS · 6.9 (27 votes)
Dir. Petr Nikolaev · Starring Karel Roden, Zuzana Fialová, Zuzana Bydžovská, Roman Luknár, Marek Adamczyk, Jan Budař

The true story of the Lidice massacre

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Czechoslovakia, 1941. As the war continues, Reich Protector Reinhard Heydrich arrives in Nazi-occupied Prague and establishes a regime of terror that will force freedom fighters to act. But the price to pay will be too high.

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A grim and harrowing look at wartime occupation. The steady pacing builds a palpable tension, showcasing the immense sacrifices made in the face of brutal oppression. It's a somber, intense experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

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