Unpublished footage from the last 3 years of Václav Havel’s life in a personal portrait of the ageing ex-president who always put the public interest above his own.
Instead of fulfilling his dream of being a retired statesman, reading and going to the theatre, Václav Havel remained an active politician, travelling across continents to spread the values of democracy. The film is a multi-layered story of the final years of a great man who never lost his insight or sense of humour. Towards the end of his life, Havel reflects not only on his own legacy but also on the general values of humanity and democracy in the 21st century. As he himself admits at the end, the role of ex-president is one of the most demanding jobs he has ever had.
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State District Archives Louny, Pod Nemocnicí 3127, Louny |
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| Title | Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me? |
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| Original Title | Tady Havel, slyšíte mě? |
| Original Language | Czech, English |
| Znění | original audio, children’s films dubbed in Czech |
| Subtitles | Czech subtitles, select films have descriptive Czech or English subtitles (look for the accessibility icons next to each screening) |
| Film type | Full-length documentary |
| Year of Production | 2023 |
| Country of Origin | Czech Republic |
| Length | 87 min. |
| Tags | Health, Politics, Europe |
| Director | Petr Jančárek |