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Burning Bush

Based on real characters and events, this drama focuses on the personal sacrifice of a Prague history student, Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in protest against the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Dagmar Buresová, a young female lawyer, became part of his legacy by defending Jan's family in a trial against the communist government, a regime which tried to dishonor Palach's sacrifice, a heroic action for the freedom of Czechoslovakia.

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Cast & Crew See All

Tatiana Pauhofova
Dagmar Buresová
Jaroslava Pokorna
Libuse Palachová
Petr Stach
Jirí Palach

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

83 mins

Six months after Soviet block tanks crushed the Prague Spring (popular uprising against Stalinism), the occupation of Czechoslovakia seems without prospect. Regular Czech student leader Ondrej Trávnícek tries to find out what happened to recuperate them.

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Awards

  • 2013 - Golden Nymph - Outstanding Actor in a Mini-Series - winner
  • 2013 - Golden Frog - Main Competition - nominated
  • 2014 - Audience Award - Best Narrative Feature - nominated
  • 2014 - Czech Lion - Best Supporting Actress (Zenský herecký výkon ve vedlejsí roli) - winner

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