Věra 68
Originally released in 2012. Věra 68 is a documentary film. directed by Olga Sommerová.
Starring Václav Havel, Věra Čáslavská, and Jan Potměšil
Synopsis
Vera Cáslavská, the most successful Czechoslovak sportswoman and the fourth most successful Olympic sportswoman globally, won seven gold and four silver medals. After her 1968 Mexico City Olympics victory, she became the second most popular woman after Jacqueline Kennedy. In 1968, she signed the 2000 Words Manifesto, which she never retracted. Despite her fame, she faced a troubled life due to political issues, marriage, and family tragedy. Her story reflects Czech society during both communist and democratic regimes, where she was active in the civil sphere. She views her sports career as fleeting fame compared to her challenging life. Now 68, 42 years after her sports career, she remains admired in the Czech Republic and Japan. Her life is a unique chapter in Czech history.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 2012
13 years ago
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Evolution Films
- Česká televize
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Věra 68 about?
Vera Cáslavská, the most successful Czechoslovak sportswoman and the fourth most successful Olympic sportswoman globally, won seven gold and four silver medals. After her 1968 Mexico City Olympic...
Who directed Věra 68?
Věra 68 was directed by Olga Sommerová.
When was Věra 68 released?
Věra 68 was released on May 3, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Věra 68?
The main cast of Věra 68 includes Václav Havel, Věra Čáslavská, Jan Potměšil, Martin Vačkář, Dana Zátopková.