Helena's Law
Zákon Helena
Synopsis
Young actress and documentary director Petra Nesvacilova, decided in her most recent film to focus on police detective, Helena Kahnova, who, with a colleague, managed to send to prison in the 1990´s several dozen people in the so-called Berdych Gang case – including Berdych himself. In total, the sentences meted out came to hundreds of years – the policewoman, as an extra work bonus, received 10 000 Czech crowns (roughly 300 GBP) and a promotion which was revoked soon afterwards. In completing the film the director managed to establish a working relationship with Berdych himself and former members of his gang. What motivates a woman police officer to stand up to a mafia and what motivates a young documentary film-maker to make contact with this mafia and shoot a film about them?
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Petra Nesvačilová
- Screenplay & Story
- Petra Nesvačilová
- Original Score
- Jan P. Muchow
- Original Title
- Zákon Helena
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Background Films, Česká televize, FAMU
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Petra Nesvačilová
Petra Nesvačilová
Jan P. Muchow
Klára Belicová
Josef Krajbich
Klára Žaloudková
Department Leadership Roster
Petra Nesvačilová
Director
Petra Nesvačilová
Screenplay
Klára Belicová
Director of Photography
Josef Krajbich
Editor
Klára Žaloudková
Producer
Jan P. Muchow
Original Music Composer
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What is Helena's Law about?
Young actress and documentary director Petra Nesvacilova, decided in her most recent film to focus on police detective, Helena Kahnova, who, with a colleague, managed to send to prison in the 1990´s several dozen people in the so-called Berdych Gang case – including Berdych himself. In total, the sentences meted out came to hundreds of years – the policewoman, as an extra work bonus, received 10 000 Czech crowns (roughly 300 GBP) and a promotion which was revoked soon afterwards. In completing the film the director managed to establish a working relationship with Berdych himself and former members of his gang. What motivates a woman police officer to stand up to a mafia and what motivates a young documentary film-maker to make contact with this mafia and shoot a film about them?
Who directed Helena's Law?
Helena's Law was directed by Petra Nesvačilová.
Who stars in Helena's Law?
The principal cast of Helena's Law includes Not specified.
When was Helena's Law released and how long is it?
Helena's Law was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Helena's Law?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Helena's Law was composed by Jan P. Muchow.