Arvéd
Watch TrailerThe 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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Watch in a focused setting, prepared for a dense, psychologically complex historical drama.
🎭 Cast
Michal Kern
Jiří Arvéd Smíchovský
Emanuel Fellmer
Bert Walden
Saša Rašilov
Štěpán Plaček
Vojtěch Vodochodský
Vlastík
Martin Pechlát
Josef Šábe
Vojtěch Vondráček
Emanuel Fellmer
Tomáš Kobr
František Kabelák
Václav Rašilov
Felix de la Cámara
Róbert Jakab
Nikolaj Alexejevic Muchin
Marián Labuda
Franta
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