Burning Bush

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Release Date

1/27/2013

Runtime

3 eps, 235 mins

Genres

Drama War & Politics

Overview

Based on real characters and events, this haunting drama focuses on the personal sacrifice of a Prague history student, Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in protest against the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Dagmar Burešová, a young female lawyer, became part of his legacy by defending Jan's family in a trial against the communist government, a regime which tried to dishonour Palach’s sacrifice, a heroic action for the freedom of Czechoslovakia.

Status

Ended

Original Language

Czech

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A harrowing account of political resistance and moral courage under totalitarian oppression, built around one young man's ultimate act of protest and those who fought to preserve his legacy. The series sits with the weight of both heroism and human cost.