King Skate
“Wild ride towards freedom in the middle of communism”
Synopsis
The first feature-length documentary about the rise of skateboarding in Czechoslovakia presents a gripping tale of the search for freedom in a society stifled by the communist regime. Unique archive shots set to a driving punk soundtrack introduce us to the cult masters of the board and their never-ending party ride through the grey days of Normalization.
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King Skate (2018) HD trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-03
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Šimon Šafránek
- Screenplay & Story
- Alena Müllerová, Šimon Šafránek, Michal Nanoru
- Original Title
- King Skate
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Worldwide Gross
- $36K
- Production Studios
- Negativ, Česká televize, Magiclab
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Šimon Šafránek
Alena Müllerová, Šimon Šafránek, Michal Nanoru
Jiří Chod
Šimon Hájek
Kateřina Černá
Department Leadership Roster
Šimon Šafránek
Director
Kateřina Černá
Producer
Jiří Chod
Director of Photography
Šimon Hájek
Editor
Šimon Šafránek
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Skate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King Skate about?
The first feature-length documentary about the rise of skateboarding in Czechoslovakia presents a gripping tale of the search for freedom in a society stifled by the communist regime. Unique archive shots set to a driving punk soundtrack introduce us to the cult masters of the board and their never-ending party ride through the grey days of Normalization.
Who directed King Skate?
King Skate was directed by Šimon Šafránek.
Who stars in King Skate?
The principal cast of King Skate includes Not specified.
When was King Skate released and how long is it?
King Skate was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
How much did King Skate make at the box office?
King Skate grossed $36K in worldwide ticket sales.
Is King Skate based on a book or true story?
King Skate is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michal Nanoru".