Šarlatán
- Drama
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?
Charlatan is a 2020 Czech-language drama following Jan Mikolasek, a real-life herbalist who rose to prominence in early 20th-century Czechoslovakia through unconventional healing methods. The film explores how Mikolasek navigated survival and influence across three distinct political regimes—pre-war independence, Nazi occupation, and communist rule—each valuing his skills for different reasons. Released in August 2020, it examines the moral cost of maintaining power through shifting ideologies.
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Josef TrojanYoung Jan Mikolášek
Ivan TrojanJan Mikolášek
Juraj LojFrantišek Palko
Jaroslava PokornáMülbacherova
Jana KvantikováFrantišek's wife
Jiří ČernýZlatohlávek
Martin SittaGeneral
Miroslav HanušInterrogator
Vladimír Polívka
Melika YildizJohana
Petr Stachlékař u Antonína Zápotockého (hlas)
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When was Charlatan released?
Charlatan was released on August 20, 2020.
Is Charlatan based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the life of Jan Mikolasek, a real Czechoslovak herbalist and healer who gained fame in the early 20th century.
What language is Charlatan in?
The film is in Czech, the primary language of Czechoslovakia and the modern Czech Republic.
What time period does the film cover?
Charlatan follows Jan Mikolasek from the early 20th century through the Nazi occupation and into the communist era, showing how he adapted to each regime.
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