Jan Palach
Synopsis
For his directorial debut, Raymond Depardon traveled to Prague to document the funeral of Czechoslovak student Jan Palach, who died after setting himself on fire in protest against the Soviet occupation and the suppression of the Prague Spring. Filmed on 25 January 1969, the documentary records the massive public procession that followed, as hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered despite official efforts to discourage public participation. (Note: This film is distinct from the anonymous short "The Funeral of Jan Palach" (1969), which circulated separately as an uncredited protest document.)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Depardon
- Original Title
- Jan Palach
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Depardon
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Depardon
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jan Palach
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What is Jan Palach about?
For his directorial debut, Raymond Depardon traveled to Prague to document the funeral of Czechoslovak student Jan Palach, who died after setting himself on fire in protest against the Soviet occupation and the suppression of the Prague Spring. Filmed on 25 January 1969, the documentary records the massive public procession that followed, as hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered despite official efforts to discourage public participation. (Note: This film is distinct from the anonymous short "The Funeral of Jan Palach" (1969), which circulated separately as an uncredited protest document.)
Who directed Jan Palach?
Jan Palach was directed by Raymond Depardon.
Who stars in Jan Palach?
The principal cast of Jan Palach includes Not specified.
When was Jan Palach released and how long is it?
Jan Palach was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 11m.