Champions
Originally released in 2004. Champions is a drama film. directed by Marek Najbrt. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jan Budař, Klára Melíšková, and Will Spoor
Synopsis
Ice hockey is a Czech national obsession, and the country's victory over Russia in the 1969 World Championships, the year following the Soviet invasion, is a celebrated moment in its history. In Marek Najbrt's black comedy, the heroic exploits take place only on a black and white tv screen as a group of representative misfits gather and watch the game in a desolate village on the Czech border. While consisting of recognisable types, Najbrt's bleak portrait reveals a world of alcoholism, debt, racism, bigotry, and infidelity that trails behind the dreams of nationalism and bears little resemblance to the fantasies of the new consumerism. A clever and multi-levelled film, it provides a sharp antidote to the reconciliatory charms of the conventional Czech comedy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Negativ
- Česká televize
- Barrandov Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Champions about?
Ice hockey is a Czech national obsession, and the country's victory over Russia in the 1969 World Championships, the year following the Soviet invasion, is a celebrated moment in its history. In Ma...
Who directed Champions?
Champions was directed by Marek Najbrt.
How long is Champions?
Champions has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Champions released?
Champions was released on April 1, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Champions?
The main cast of Champions includes Jan Budař, Klára Melíšková, Will Spoor, Jiří Ornest.