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Charlatan movie

🎬 Title: Charlatan / Šarlatán

Story: In the early 20th century, Jan Mikolasek, an herbalist, rose to fame and fortune for his unconventional healing methods. He became a symbol of Czechoslovakia before World War II and was highly regarded during both the Nazi occupation and the communist era. Each regime embraced his talents, offering him protection. However, as political tides shift, what price will he have to pay to retain his esteemed position?

⭐ Rating: 6.714 (138 votes)

📅 Release date: August 20, 2020

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes

🎭 Genres: Drama

🎬 Director: Agnieszka Holland

✍️ Writer: Marek Epstein

🌍 Countries: Czech Republic, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia

🏢 Production companies: Marlene Film Production, Film and Music Entertainment, Madants, Furia Film, Barrandov Studio, Česká televize, Studio (Métrage), Moderator Inwestycje

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👥 Cast: Josef Trojan (Young Jan Mikolášek), Ivan Trojan (Jan Mikolášek), Juraj Loj (František Palko), Jaroslava Pokorná (Mülbacherova), Jana Kvantiková (František’s wife), Jiří Černý (Zlatohlávek), Martin Sitta (General), Miroslav Hanuš (Interrogator), Vladimír Polívka, Melika Yildiz (Johana)

Editor’s note: In summary, Charlatan (2020) artfully fuses Drama with a focus on atmosphere rather than flashy visuals. Agnieszka Holland effectively maintains a tight narrative, prioritizing character development over superficial showiness. The performances, particularly from Josef Trojan, Ivan Trojan, and Juraj Loj, inject significant emotional weight into the story. The film’s 1 hour and 58 minutes duration complements the narrative well, making it a worthy watch despite minor imperfections. If the theme resonates with you, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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