Jan Palach (1969) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1969 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1969, Jan Palach is a notable film directed by Raymond Depardon, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. For his directing debut Ian Palach, Raymond Depardon, photographer and co-founder of photo agencies Gamma and Magnum, travelled to Prague in 1968. There, on 25 January, the Czechoslovak student Jan Palach was to be buried. A few days before, this young man had doused himself with gasoline and set himself on fire, in protest of the Russian occupation of Czechoslovakia and the purging of the members of the Prague Spring movement. Palach's political self-sacrifice does not remain without consequence for long. Although the government did its utmost to discourage the Czechoslovaks, 800,000 mourners gathered to form a long, impressive cortege as forceful evidence that Palach was not alone in his protest.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Jan Palach has proved divisive with audiences.
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- Where can I watch Jan Palach (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jan Palach change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jan Palach worth watching?
- Jan Palach holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Jan Palach released?
- Jan Palach was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.