Eyewitness (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, Eyewitness is a drama and documentary film directed by Jiří Havelka, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. "A documentary anatomy of mass murder for one monitor and 34 talking heads." These are the words the filmmakers use in the credits to describe their project, which thematises the execution of more than 260 Carpathian Germans, Hungarians and Slovaks by Czechoslovak army soldiers near Přerov in June 1945. The “massacre at Přerov” is made present through a minimalist dramatisation of the interrogation footage of direct participants, eyewitnesses, and others. It is as if the characters of ancient theatre were entering the Zoom “stage” and delivering a tragic message of fear, hatred and disinterest across the chasm of time.
Who’s in it. Eyewitness stars Robert Mikluš, Saša Rašilov, Jan Bidlas and Filip Rajmont, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eyewitness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eyewitness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eyewitness (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eyewitness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Eyewitness?
- Eyewitness stars Robert Mikluš, Saša Rašilov, Jan Bidlas, Filip Rajmont and Igor Orozovič.
- When was Eyewitness released?
- Eyewitness was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.