The Epochal Trip of Mr. Tříska to Russia

Overview

The village teacher Pan Trzhiska found the diary of his grandfather, who almost a hundred years ago was taken prisoner in Russia and later fought there as part of the Czechoslovak Corps. Pan Trzhiska, a film enthusiast and musician, decided to go to his grandfather's "places of military glory" on the Trans-Siberian Express. His journey, his encounters with Russians, his reflections on democracy, the KGB, freedom and philosophy form the basis of this documentary comedy road movie.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 7, 2011

Original language

Czech

Spoken languages

Czech, Russian

Countries

Czech Republic

Director

Filip Remunda

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt3617196