Citizen Havel
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The documentary explores the presidency of Václav Havel, a poet who unexpectedly became president. The film, starting in 1992, captures Havel’s experiences after the breakup of Czechoslovakia, a significant defeat for him as he had campaigned for its continuation. Despite political opposition and accusations of responsibility for the breakup, Havel runs for president of the new Czech Republic. The film, a unique document, was Koutecký’s most important project, continued by Janek after Koutecký’s death in 2006.
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Václav Havel
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Pavel Koutecký Director · Miroslav Janek Director
First release January 31, 2008 · Produced in Czechia · Original title Občan Havel
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Czechia
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Original title
Občan Havel
Original language
Czech
Spoken on screen
Czech
Release dates
Czechia · January 31, 2008
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Czechia
May 9, 2024 · Theatrical · Re-release
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