Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: HBO Europe
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.1/10
Burning Bush
Overview
Based on real characters and events, this haunting drama focuses on the personal sacrifice of a Prague history student, Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in protest against the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Dagmar Burešová, a young female lawyer, became part of his legacy by defending Jan's family in a trial against the communist government, a regime which tried to dishonour Palach’s sacrifice, a heroic action for the freedom of Czechoslovakia.
This production, originally released in 2013, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.1 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and War & Politics.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: Czech.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Tatiana Pauhofová
Dagmar Burešová
Jaroslava Pokorná
Libuše Palachová
Petr Stach
Jiří Palach
Vojtěch Kotek
Ondřej Trávníček
Patrik Děrgel
Pavel Janda
Martin Huba
Vilém Nový
Igor Bareš
Major Dočekal
Adrian Jastraban
Vladimír Charouz
Seasons
Miniseries
3 Episodes • Aired 2013-01-27
No season overview provided for this season.
