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Wikipedia article
'Little Crusader' is a 2017 Czech historical drama film directed by Vclav Kadrnka. It won a Crystal Globe at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
The film, shot in Italy, tells the story of the knight Boek, who is travelling to find his lost son. It is based on the poem 'Svojanovsk kiek' by Jaroslav Vrchlick.
The filming style is reminiscent of movies directed by Frantiek Vlil.
Cast
* Karel Roden as Boek
* Ale Blk as Szimko
* Jana Semerdov as Mother
* Matou John as Jenk
* Ji Soukup as a Hermit
* Michal Leg as Uhl
* imon Vyskoil as Uhl's son
* Jana Ohov as the innkeeper's wife
* Ivan Krpa as the innkeeper
* Elika Kenkov as Angel
* Jan Bedn as tpn
* Tom Bambuek as an actor
Plot
Boek's little son Jenk hears a tale from a priest about the Children's Crusade, which influences him to run away from home. His father, who is a knight, goes on a desperate journey to find him.
Production
The film is a loose adaptation of the poem "Svojanovsk kiek". Kadrnka came across the poem while working on a different project and decided to create an adaptation of it. Preparations started in 2011 and shooting began in December 2015. The film was shot mostly in Italy, concluding in early 2016.
Reception
The film received mixed reactions from critics and audiences, many of whom debated whether it really deserved the Crystal Globe.
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