The Swiss Robinson
Jan Hlach doesn’t seem to differ much from his neighbours living in the outskirts of Fribourg in Switzerland. As well as the others, he mows the lawn, looks after the garden, says hello with a smile on the way to the shop…
Most people have in fact no idea whatsoever that Jan immigrated to Switzerland in 1968, leaving behind a country that imprisoned both of his parents for long years and didn’t let him live a dignified life. However, Jan remembers the past very well and does his best in his retirement to remind the rest of us not only of his parents, but also of all the people whose deeds illuminate the dark history of the Czechoslovak 1950s.
Nominated for the "Magnesia" Award
Dear friends, we would like to let you know that one part of our series “Children of Stalinism” called “Swiss Robinson” (directed by Iva Jestrabova) was selected between 20 Czech best student films of the year 2011 and is nominated for the “Magnesia” Award.
The winner will be announced on February 4th, 2012, in the live program of Czech TV2. Congratulations !