Autumn 1968, the Australian running record holder Ron Clarke is coming to Prague, hoping that his old friend and role model, Emil Zátopek, the most famous Czech athlete of all time, will help him overcome the biggest crisis of his career.
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| Year | 2021 |
| Country | Czech Republic, Slovakia |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | David Ondříček |
| Runtime | 131 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (19 votes) |
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The film constructs a poignant narrative by juxtaposing two timelines, exploring the weight of legacy against political oppression. It relies on Václav Neužil's profoundly internal performance, which conveys a champion's quiet despair without grand gestures.
What lingers after the credits is not the thrill of victory, but the haunting image of a man trapped by his own fame and a regime's demands. A moving study of integrity and friendship under duress. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: David Ondříček
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