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Wikipedia article
'Arvd' is a 2022 Czech psychological mystery drama directed by Vojtch Maek. It is loosely based on life of Ji "Arvd" Smchovsk. Film is inspired by a Faustian theme, telling a story of how far a person can go to achieve their goal. The filmmakers want Smchovsk's character to confront two totalitarian regimes (Nazism and the Communist regime) which he was involved with as he collaborated with both.
Plot
The film is about Ji Arvd Smchovsk. Story of his life and death are still surrounded by many secrets. During the war, as a Nazi confidant, he saved tpn Plaek from a concentration camp. After the war, their roles are reversed and Plaek repays the debt. He arranges that the court does not demand death for Arvd for collaborating with the Nazis, but only sentences him to life imprisonment. However, mutual services do not end there. As a state security investigator, Plaek uses Arvd to convict inconvenient people. He rewards him for his services with the benefits of being a prominent prisoner and above all with Arvd's greatest drug - rare occult books from confiscated libraries. Arvd and Plaek are playing a game of chess. The game for Arvd's soul enters the finale.
Cast
*Michal Kern as Arvd
*Saa Railov as tpn Plaek
*Martin Pechlt as Josef be
*Jaroslav Plesl as Zenek
*Vojtch Vodochodsk as Vlastk
*Marin Labuda ml. as Franta
*Petr tvrtnek as Vilda
*Emanuel Fellmer as Bert Walden
*Ivana Uhlov as Andulka
*Pavlna torkov as Blanka
*Tom Kobr as Frantiek Kabelk
*Vclav Railov as Felix de la Cmara
*Marek Dluho as Demon
Production
The film received support of 11 million CZK from Czech Film State Fund. It is film debut of director Vojtch Maek. Shooting started in February 2022. Large portion of shooting took place in Prague-Kbely studios.
Release
The film premiered at Uhersk Hradit Film School on 3 August 2022. It entered theatres on 25 August 2022.
Reception
'Arvd' received mixed to positive reviews. It holds 62% on Kinobox.cz
References
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