Sentiment (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2003, Sentiment is a drama and documentary film directed by Tomáš Hejtmánek, running about 73 minutes.

What it’s about. Sentiment is Tomáš Hejtmánek's intimate documentary portrait of the great Czech director František Vláčil. The film was inspired by encounters with the filmmaker and told through taped interviews, reconstructions of meetings with Vláčil, visits to actual film locations (of Marketa Lazarova, The Valley of the Bees and Adelheid) and Vláčil-inspired film sequences. The result is one of the most unique and personal portraits of any artist – a collage of voices, sounds and images that evoke and celebrate Vláčil’s life and work.

Who’s in it. Sentiment stars Jiří Kodet, Emma Černá, Jan Kačer and František Velecký, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Sentiment has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Sentiment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sentiment (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sentiment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Sentiment worth watching?
Sentiment holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sentiment?
Sentiment stars Jiří Kodet, Emma Černá, Jan Kačer, František Velecký and Ivan Palúch.
When was Sentiment released?
Sentiment was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.