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Release Year2002
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageCzech
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime
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DirectorPetr Slavík
WritersMiroslav Sovják
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSvědek
About Svědek
An ordinary man witnesses a crime, he wants to do the right thing and help the victim to convict and punish the teenage perpetrators. He voluntarily testifies in court but this brave decision ultimately destroys his life, makes him lose his family and even the roof over his head.
Directed by Petr Slavík, Svědek leans on a strong ensemble — Jaromír Hanzlík, Jitka Smutná, Marika Procházková — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2002.
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