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Good Old Czechs

Name: Good Old Czechs
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-08-01
Duration: 1 h 23 min
Rating: 7.8

2022
1h 23m

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7.8/10

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A uniquely poetic form of archive storytelling, with never before seen footage, telling the Odyssean story of the brave Czechoslovak airmen who fought and Britain; the Middle East and Russia; Poland and Slovakia. Their aerial triumphs included an integral role in the Battle of Britain. But their return to their homeland was a bittersweet one - with a hero's welcome shifting into persecution at the hands of the communists.

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During World War Two, Czechoslovakian airmen fought across the world. Defending the Allied Power's skies, they even played an integral role in the Battle of Britain. This is the story of two... Read allDuring World War Two, Czechoslovakian airmen fought across the world. Defending the Allied Power's skies, they even played an integral role in the Battle of Britain. This is the story of two Czech men who served in Britain's RAF - yet on return to their home country, a hero's wel... Read allDuring World War Two, Czechoslovakian airmen fought across the world. Defending the Allied Power's skies, they even played an integral role in the Battle of Britain. This is the story of two Czech men who served in Britain's RAF - yet on return to their home country, a hero's welcome merges into persecution, as the communist party seizes power. A timeless and poignant... Read all