Amnesty
"not everyone deserves freedom"
Originally released in 2019. Amnesty is a drama/thriller film. directed by Jonáš Karásek. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Juraj Bača, Natalia Germani, and Anna Geislerová
Synopsis
Inspired by true events of the 1989 Czech and Slovak Velvet Revolution and Václav Havel's controversial release of 23000 prisoners. In addition to the story of three families affected by communist persecution, the film Amnesty also deals with the uprising of prisoners in Leopoldov, which required military intervention. The uprising was preceded by a broad amnesty granted by Václav Havel in January 1990, just a few days after his election as Czechoslovak president.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
SK
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SK
Production Companies
- Azyl Production
- Endorfilm
- RTVS
- Česká televize
- HomeMedia Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amnesty about?
Inspired by true events of the 1989 Czech and Slovak Velvet Revolution and Václav Havel's controversial release of 23000 prisoners. In addition to the story of three families affected by communist...
Who directed Amnesty?
Amnesty was directed by Jonáš Karásek.
How long is Amnesty?
Amnesty has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Amnesty released?
Amnesty was released on October 31, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amnesty?
The main cast of Amnesty includes Juraj Bača, Natalia Germani, Anna Geislerová, Marek Vašut, Marek Majeský.