The Butcher of Prague

The Butcher of Prague

The true story of the Lidice massacre

Directed by Petr Nikolaev

Produced by Česká televize, Movie

2011126 min6.6 / 10

A historically grounded drama about resistance and sacrifice during Nazi occupation, centered on the assassination of Heydrich and its devastating consequences for an entire village.

Czechoslovakia, 1941. As the war continues, Reich Protector Reinhard Heydrich arrives in Nazi-occupied Prague and establishes a regime of terror that will force freedom fighters to act. But the price to pay will be too high.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Butcher of Prague scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is The Butcher of Prague sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is The Butcher of Prague violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Does The Butcher of Prague end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is The Butcher of Prague easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

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