Charlatan
Šarlatán
Synopsis
Born in the early 20th century, herbalist Jan Mikolasek became rich and famous after curing countless diseases with unorthodox means. A true emblem of Czechoslovakia before World War II, the healer became even more appreciated during the Nazi occupation and the communist regime. Each regime appreciates his skill and protects him. But how much will it cost him to maintain his status in a new political change?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 23, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Agnieszka Holland
- Screenplay & Story
- Marek Epstein
- Original Score
- Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz
- Original Title
- Šarlatán
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, Slovak, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Marlene Film Production, Film and Music Entertainment, Madants, Furia Film, Barrandov Studio, Česká televize, Studio (Métrage), Grupa Moderator
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Agnieszka Holland
Marek Epstein
Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz
Martin Štrba
Pavel Hrdlička
Aleš Týbl, Kevan Van Thompson, Šárka Cimbalová
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Štrba
Director of Photography
Agnieszka Holland
Director
Pavel Hrdlička
Editor
Kevan Van Thompson
Producer
Šárka Cimbalová
Producer
Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz
Original Music Composer
Marek Epstein
Screenplay
Michal Křeček
Visual Effects Supervisor
Katarína Štrbová Bieliková
Costume Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlatan
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What is Charlatan about?
Born in the early 20th century, herbalist Jan Mikolasek became rich and famous after curing countless diseases with unorthodox means. A true emblem of Czechoslovakia before World War II, the healer became even more appreciated during the Nazi occupation and the communist regime. Each regime appreciates his skill and protects him. But how much will it cost him to maintain his status in a new political change?
Who directed Charlatan?
Charlatan was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
Who stars in Charlatan?
The principal cast of Charlatan includes Josef Trojan, Ivan Trojan, Juraj Loj, Jaroslava Pokorná, Jana Kvantiková.
When was Charlatan released and how long is it?
Charlatan was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Charlatan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charlatan was composed by Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlatan?
Charlatan holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).