The Physician of a Dying Time
Series Overview
Series about the life of Renaissance anatomist, scholar and politic Johannes Jessenius. Already legendary series today, was produced by Czechoslovak Television Bratislava, directed by Slovak director Miroslav Luther in the first half of 80's in Barrandov Studios in Prague. The story and screenplay of the series wrote Czech writer Vladimír Körner. Five-episodes epic historical narration is a biographical story of distinguished Renaissance scholar, anatomist and politic of Slovak origin, Johannes Jessenius (Ján Jesenský, 1566–1621). It displays his life from the first studies and successes. In 1594 he became professor of surgery and anatomy on Wittenberg University, which he had attended years before. From that moment, his life went through social and personal wins and losses, to the sad end on the Prague Old Town Square gallows, among 27 noblemen, knights and burgenses, after lose Bohemian Revolt in 1621. His destiny was coupled with key events of Czech history in the break of 16th and 17th century, when Renaissance and European humanism slowly fade out.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 5 Episodes
369 min per episode
1984 – 1984
Premiered: Mon, Feb 20, 1984
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Via Doloris”
The Jessenius’ mission failed. As the next new king, Frederick V had been elected. After Battle of White Mountain, the Bohemian revolt had been defeated. Jessenius with other 26 noblemen, knights and burgenses was executed on the Old Town Square in Prague by his acquaintance executioner Mydlář. Thirty Years’ War had begun…
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miloslav Luther
Vladimír Körner
Svetozár Štúr
Ivan Šlapeta
Jiří Brožek
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Kropáček
Costume Design
Jiří Hlupý
Production Design
Miloslav Luther
Director
Vladimír Körner
Writer
Jiří Brožek
Editor
Svetozár Štúr
Original Music Composer
Ivan Šlapeta
Director of Photography
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What is The Physician of a Dying Time about?
Series about the life of Renaissance anatomist, scholar and politic Johannes Jessenius. Already legendary series today, was produced by Czechoslovak Television Bratislava, directed by Slovak director Miroslav Luther in the first half of 80's in Barrandov Studios in Prague. The story and screenplay of the series wrote Czech writer Vladimír Körner. Five-episodes epic historical narration is a biographical story of distinguished Renaissance scholar, anatomist and politic of Slovak origin, Johannes Jessenius (Ján Jesenský, 1566–1621). It displays his life from the first studies and successes. In 1594 he became professor of surgery and anatomy on Wittenberg University, which he had attended years before. From that moment, his life went through social and personal wins and losses, to the sad end on the Prague Old Town Square gallows, among 27 noblemen, knights and burgenses, after lose Bohemian Revolt in 1621. His destiny was coupled with key events of Czech history in the break of 16th and 17th century, when Renaissance and European humanism slowly fade out.
How many seasons does The Physician of a Dying Time have?
The Physician of a Dying Time comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Physician of a Dying Time?
Key cast members in The Physician of a Dying Time include Not specified.
Who created or directed The Physician of a Dying Time?
The Physician of a Dying Time was developed and directed by Miloslav Luther.