16 Dec 1990
Animals on Trial
Part of BBC Arena's Animal Night, this film chronicles a strange era in history when animals were put on trial in human courts.
When the Lion Roars
This is the story of the Bohemian King, Přemysl Otakar II, and the forgotten pilgrim, Odorik, who was the first-ever European to set eyes on Tibet. This medieval road movie brings an unconventional view to these two great figures of Czech medieval history. While the character of Odorik, regarded as the “Bohemian Marco Polo,” is practically unknown to us, the Bohemian King Přemysl Otakar II is either demonized or dismissed by the traditional clichés of the “Iron and Golden King.” In a private conversational format, the film’s author gives us a glimpse of this medieval world, set nearly 700 years apart from our modern context. But nothing has been lost in terms of this world’s impact or relevance, for both Odorik and Přemysl have outlived their time. Their lives are surprisingly endearing and touch on many of our current feelings.
Top Billed Cast
František Němec Narrator (voice)
Igor Bareš Narrator (voice)
Daniela Kolářová Narrator (voice)
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