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Movie poster: Arvéd (2022)
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2022 · 115 min Drama
3.9 / 10 · TMDB

The real fate of Jiří Arvéd Smíchovský, a prominent hermeticist, occultist, believer in black magic and an exceptionally well-educated person with a brilliant memory. This avid book lover had doctorates in law, theology and philosophy and was fluent in five languages. He was interested in occult teachings, practiced magical ceremonies, was in contact with the Freemasons, but at the same time he was a member of the National Fascist Community while being homosexual. During the war he cooperated with the Nazis, after the war with the communist StB.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2022
Country Czech Republic, Slovakia
Genre Drama
Director Vojtěch Mašek
Runtime 115 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.9/10 (7 votes)

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The film constructs a nuanced character study, relying on historical detail to explore the contradictions of a brilliant mind navigating oppressive regimes. It examines how erudition and occultism can become tools for survival and betrayal.

What lingers after viewing is a profound unease about moral ambiguity and the fragmentation of identity under political pressure. A haunting reflection on compromise. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Vojtěch Mašek

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