Mistři (2004): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2004, Mistři is a drama film directed by Marek Najbrt, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s 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 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.

Who’s in it. Mistři stars Jan Budař, Klára Melíšková, Will Spoor and Jiří Ornest.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Mistři has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mistři page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mistři tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.