Věra 68
Synopsis
Vera Cáslavská, the most successful Czechoslovak sportswoman and the fourth most successful Olympic sportswoman globally, won seven gold and four silver medals. After her 1968 Mexico City Olympics victory, she became the second most popular woman after Jacqueline Kennedy. In 1968, she signed the 2000 Words Manifesto, which she never retracted. Despite her fame, she faced a troubled life due to political issues, marriage, and family tragedy. Her story reflects Czech society during both communist and democratic regimes, where she was active in the civil sphere. She views her sports career as fleeting fame compared to her challenging life. Now 68, 42 years after her sports career, she remains admired in the Czech Republic and Japan. Her life is a unique chapter in Czech history.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olga Sommerová
- Screenplay & Story
- Olga Sommerová
- Original Score
- Aleš Březina
- Original Title
- Věra 68
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Evolution Films, Česká televize
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olga Sommerová
Olga Sommerová
Aleš Březina
Olga Malířová
Jakub Voves
Pavel Berčík
Department Leadership Roster
Olga Sommerová
Director
Olga Sommerová
Screenplay
Olga Malířová
Director of Photography
Jakub Voves
Editor
Pavel Berčík
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Věra 68
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What is Věra 68 about?
Vera Cáslavská, the most successful Czechoslovak sportswoman and the fourth most successful Olympic sportswoman globally, won seven gold and four silver medals. After her 1968 Mexico City Olympics victory, she became the second most popular woman after Jacqueline Kennedy. In 1968, she signed the 2000 Words Manifesto, which she never retracted. Despite her fame, she faced a troubled life due to political issues, marriage, and family tragedy. Her story reflects Czech society during both communist and democratic regimes, where she was active in the civil sphere. She views her sports career as fleeting fame compared to her challenging life. Now 68, 42 years after her sports career, she remains admired in the Czech Republic and Japan. Her life is a unique chapter in Czech history.
Who directed Věra 68?
Věra 68 was directed by Olga Sommerová.
Who stars in Věra 68?
The principal cast of Věra 68 includes Václav Havel, Věra Čáslavská, Jan Potměšil, Martin Vačkář, Dana Zátopková.
When was Věra 68 released and how long is it?
Věra 68 was released in 2012 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Věra 68?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Věra 68 was composed by Aleš Březina.