Protektor


1h 40m 2009

Brief Synopsis

1938, Prague. Emil, a radio reporter, is married to the beautiful Hana, an actress whose new film has catapulted her into fame. As the Nazis come to power, however, Hana's Jewish heritage precipitates her fall from stardom to the bottom of the social ladder. In order to protect her, Emil compromises

Film Details

Also Known As
Protector
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Period
Political
Thriller
War
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Universal Production Partners (Upp)
Distribution Company
Film Movement; Asociacia Slovenskych Filmovych Klubov (Asfk); Falcon; Film Movement
Location
Czech Republic

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

Synopsis

1938, Prague. Emil, a radio reporter, is married to the beautiful Hana, an actress whose new film has catapulted her into fame. As the Nazis come to power, however, Hana's Jewish heritage precipitates her fall from stardom to the bottom of the social ladder. In order to protect her, Emil compromises himself collaborating with the new Nazi-controlled state radio station. But as Emil starts enjoying the attention and respect that had previously evaded him, his fidelity and loyalty towards his wife begin to falter. The assassination of the Third Reich Deputy Protector and a chance encounter on a bicycle bring their lingering marriage to a crisis, possibly sealing Hana's fate.

Film Details

Also Known As
Protector
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Period
Political
Thriller
War
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Universal Production Partners (Upp)
Distribution Company
Film Movement; Asociacia Slovenskych Filmovych Klubov (Asfk); Falcon; Film Movement
Location
Czech Republic

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States Summer August 5, 2011

Released in United States October 2009

Released in United States 2010

Shown at London Film Festival (Cinema Europa) October 14-29, 2009.

Limited Release in United States Summer August 5, 2011 (New York City)

Released in United States October 2009 (Shown at London Film Festival (Cinema Europa) October 14-29, 2009. )

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 20-June 13, 2010.

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 20-June 13, 2010.)