Milada (film)


Milada is a 2017 Czech biographical film written, produced and directed by David Mrnka. It stars Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer as Milada Horáková. The film was a Czech-American co-production. The movie follows the life of Milada who was hanged by the Czechoslovakian communist party on fabricated charges of conspiracy and treason.

Plot

The story of Milada Horáková, democratic pre-WW2 Czech politician first arrested and tried by the Nazis during the War and then the post-war Communist government for her refusal to cease her opposition activity and leave the country.

Cast

In 1953, Bohuslav arrives in Washington, D. C. after several failed attempts to take Jana with him. -
In 1968, after being separated for nearly 20 years, Jana and Bohuslav are finally reunited in the U.S.A. -
In 1989, Communism is overthrown in a bloodless revolution. Czechoslovakia is freed from the communist regime. -
Over two billion people live under dictatorship around the world today. - We dedicate this movie to their fight for freedom. - TRUTH SHALL PREVAIL - Milada Horakova