Champions
Mistři
Synopsis
Ice hockey is a Czech national obsession, and the country's victory over Russia in the 1969 World Championships, the year following the Soviet invasion, is a celebrated moment in its history. In Marek Najbrt's black comedy, the heroic exploits take place only on a black and white tv screen as a group of representative misfits gather and watch the game in a desolate village on the Czech border. While consisting of recognisable types, Najbrt's bleak portrait reveals a world of alcoholism, debt, racism, bigotry, and infidelity that trails behind the dreams of nationalism and bears little resemblance to the fantasies of the new consumerism. A clever and multi-levelled film, it provides a sharp antidote to the reconciliatory charms of the conventional Czech comedy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marek Najbrt
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Geisler, Marek Najbrt, Benjamin Tuček
- Original Score
- Petr Marek
- Original Title
- Mistři
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Negativ, Česká televize, Barrandov Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marek Najbrt
Robert Geisler, Marek Najbrt, Benjamin Tuček
Petr Marek
Miloslav Holman
Pavel Hrdlička
Milan Kuchynka, Pavel Strnad
Department Leadership Roster
Marek Najbrt
Director
Robert Geisler
Screenplay
Marek Najbrt
Screenplay
Benjamin Tuček
Screenplay
Miloslav Holman
Director of Photography
Andrea Králová
Costume Design
Pavel Hrdlička
Editor
Milan Kuchynka
Producer
Pavel Strnad
Producer
Milan Býček
Production Design
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Champions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Champions
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What is Champions about?
Ice hockey is a Czech national obsession, and the country's victory over Russia in the 1969 World Championships, the year following the Soviet invasion, is a celebrated moment in its history. In Marek Najbrt's black comedy, the heroic exploits take place only on a black and white tv screen as a group of representative misfits gather and watch the game in a desolate village on the Czech border. While consisting of recognisable types, Najbrt's bleak portrait reveals a world of alcoholism, debt, racism, bigotry, and infidelity that trails behind the dreams of nationalism and bears little resemblance to the fantasies of the new consumerism. A clever and multi-levelled film, it provides a sharp antidote to the reconciliatory charms of the conventional Czech comedy.
Who directed Champions?
Champions was directed by Marek Najbrt.
Who stars in Champions?
The principal cast of Champions includes Jan Budař, Klára Melíšková, Will Spoor, Jiří Ornest.
When was Champions released and how long is it?
Champions was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Champions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Champions was composed by Petr Marek.