Charlatan (2020)
August 20, 2020
Drama
1h 58m
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Born in the early 20th century, herbalist Jan Mikolasek became rich and famous after curing countless diseases with unorthodox means. A true emblem of Czechoslovakia before World War II, the healer became even more appreciated during the Nazi occupation and the communist regime. Each regime appreciates his skill and protects him. But how much will it cost him to maintain his status in a new political change?
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Agnieszka Holland
- Young Jan Mikolášek Josef Trojan
- Jan Mikolášek Ivan Trojan
- František Palko Juraj Loj
- Mülbacherova Jaroslava Pokorná
- František's wife Jana Kvantiková
- Zlatohlávek Jiří Černý
- General Martin Sitta
- Interrogator Miroslav Hanuš
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Keywords
- based on true story
- lgbt
- diagnosis
- arrested
- herbal medicines
- herbalists
- closeted homosexual
- gay theme