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Little Crusader
Little Crusader (Czech: Křižáček) is a 2017 Czech historical drama film directed by Václav Kadrnka.[2] It won a Crystal Globe at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.[3] The film, shot in Italy, tells the story of the knight Bořek, who is travelling to find his lost son.[4] It is based on the poem Svojanovský křižáček by Jaroslav Vrchlický.[5] The filming style is reminiscent of movies directed by František Vláčil.[6] Cast and characters
SynopsisBořek's little son Jeník hears a tale from a priest about the Children's Crusade, which influences him to run away from home. His father, who is a knight, goes on a desperate journey to find him.[7][5] ProductionThe film is a loose adaptation of the poem "Svojanovský křižáček". Kadrnka came across the poem while working on a different project and decided to create an adaptation of it.[8] Preparations started in 2011 and shooting began in December 2015. The film was shot mostly in Italy, concluding in early 2016.[9][10] ReceptionThe film received mixed reactions from critics and audiences, many of whom debated whether it really deserved the Crystal Globe.[11] Accolades
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