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MORAVIA, OH FAIR LAND

original title: Morava, krásná zem

directed by: Petr Šprincl

produced by: Flesh & Brain

year: 2015

duration: 30 minutes

country: Czechia

 

The film is currently not available for distribution.

This experimental western-horror film from the Moravian Slovácko region brings a new perspective on the legend of St. Václav. Against the backdrop of a folk feast, the mythical Prince Boleslav, a zombie from the wine cellar, struggles with his brother Václav over the nature of Czech statehood and a plate of tomato sauce. This film essay on the myths of Czech and Moravian nationalism is a sarcastic depiction of the hollowed-out tribal rituals that affirm national identity but sharply define themselves against otherness. The sanctity of folklore is sabotaged in the film by archaic film and video formats with many errors and blemishes, a muddled mix of brass music and counterpoint in the commentary.

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