Little Crusader
- Sirius Films
- Artileria
- 7 July 2017 (2017-07-07) (KVIFF)
Little Crusader (Czech: Křižáček) is a 2017 Czech historical drama film directed by Václav Kadrnka.[2] It won a Crystal Globe at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.[3]
The film, shot in Italy, tells the story of the knight Bořek, who is travelling to find his lost son.[4] It is based on the poem Svojanovský křižáček by Jaroslav Vrchlický.[5]
The filming style is reminiscent of movies directed by František Vláčil.[6]
Cast and characters
- Karel Roden as Bořek
- Aleš Bílík as Szimko
- Jana Semerádová as Mother
- Matouš John as Jeník
- Jiří Soukup as a Hermit
- Michal Legíň as Uhlíř
- Šimon Vyskočil as Uhlíř's son
- Jana Oľhová as the innkeeper's wife
- Ivan Krúpa as the innkeeper
- Eliška Křenková as Angel
- Jan Bednář as Štěpán
- Tomáš Bambušek as an actor
Synopsis
Bořek's little son Jeník hears a tale from a priest about the Children's Crusade, which influences him to run away from home. His father, who is a knight, goes on a desperate journey to find him.[7][5]
Production
The film is a loose adaptation of the poem "Svojanovský křižáček". Kadrnka came across the poem while working on a different project and decided to create an adaptation of it.[8] Preparations started in 2011 and shooting began in December 2015. The film was shot mostly in Italy, concluding in early 2016.[9][10]
Reception
The film received mixed reactions from critics and audiences, many of whom debated whether it really deserved the Crystal Globe.[11]
Accolades
Date of ceremony | Event | Award | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | 52nd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival | Crystal Globe for Best Film | Václav Kadrnka | Won | [12] |
References
- ^ "Karel Roden je pro můj málomluvný film ideální. Jeho tvář udrží pozornost, říká autor filmu Křižáček". Aktuálně.cz (in Czech). 29 June 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Czech film Little Crusader to compete for top prize at Karlovy Vary". Radio Praha. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ "'Little Crusader wins' Karlovy Vary film fest's top prize". ABC News. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ "Karlovy Vary 2017: Křišťálový glóbus si odváží Křižáček". Kinobox.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ a b "RECENZE: Kadrnkův Křižáček se na hlavu nestaví ani z Vrchlického". Lidovky.cz. 8 July 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ "Dítě, jež spasí svět. Křižáček s Rodenem soutěžil ve Varech". Deník.cz (in Czech). 6 July 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Křižáček (2017)". CSFD.cz. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ "Český Křižáček se vydává na mlčenlivou pouť do hlavní soutěže". ČT24 (in Czech). Česká televize. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Režisér Václav Kadrnka natáčí v Itálii historický film Křižáček". Blesk.cz. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Vítěz z Karlových Varů Křižáček míří do kin". magazin.realfilm.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Křižáček – Revue". Filmový přehled (in Czech). Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Vary vyhrál český film Křižáček, režisér Vorlíček převzal celoživotní cenu". iDNES.cz. 8 July 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
External links
- Official website
- Little Crusader at IMDb
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