Protektor
Directed by
Marek Najbrt


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.
Cast
- Marek Daniel
- Jana Plodková
- "Striking! A smart...handsome drama."
Awards & Recognition
Winner
Best Film
Czech Lion Awards
Best Film
Czech Lion Awards
Winner
Best Director
Czech Lion Awards
Best Director
Czech Lion Awards
Winner
Best Screenplay
Czech Lion Awards
Best Screenplay
Czech Lion Awards
Winner
Best Actress
Czech Lion Awards
Best Actress
Czech Lion Awards
Winner
Best Film
Starz Denver Film Festival
Best Film
Starz Denver Film Festival
Winner
Best Film Cine Pecs Film Festival
Best Film Cine Pecs Film Festival
Official Selection
BFI London Film Festival
BFI London Film Festival
Official Selection
Seattle Int'l Film Festival
Seattle Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival
Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Tallin Black Nights Film Festival
Tallin Black Nights Film Festival
Official Selection
Palm Springs Int'l Film Festival
Palm Springs Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
New York Jewish Film Festival
New York Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Portland Film Festival
Portland Film Festival
Official Selection
Cleveland Int'l Film Festival
Cleveland Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Sofia Int'l Film Festival
Sofia Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Vilnius Int'l Film Festival
Vilnius Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Belfast Film Festival
Belfast Film Festival
Official Selection
Off Camera Film Festival
Off Camera Film Festival
Official Selection
Moscow Int'l Film Festival
Moscow Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Shanghai Int'l Film Festival
Shanghai Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Karlovy Vary Int'l Film Festival
Karlovy Vary Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Sarajevo Int'l Film Festival
Sarajevo Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Vancouver Int'l Film Festival
Vancouver Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
London Jewish Film Festival
London Jewish Film Festival
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