When the Lion Roars
2022, Czech. Directed by Jan E. Svatoš.
This is the story of the Bohemian King, Přemysl Otakar II, and the forgotten pilgrim, Odorik, who was the first-ever European to set eyes on Tibet. This medieval road movie brings an unconventional view to these two great figures of Czech medieval history. While the character of Odorik, regarded as the “Bohemian Marco Polo,” is practically unknown to us, the Bohemian King Přemysl Otakar II is either demonized or dismissed by the traditional clichés of the “Iron and Golden King.” In a private conversational format, the film’s author gives us a glimpse of this medieval world, set nearly 700 years apart from our modern context. But nothing has been lost in terms of this world’s impact or relevance, for both Odorik and Přemysl have outlived their time. Their lives are surprisingly endearing and touch on many of our current feelings.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Czech
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- Released
- 6 April 2022
- Original title
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- Country
- Czech Republic
- Written by
- Jan E. Svatoš
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When the Lion Roars runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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When the Lion Roars isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 April 2022. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like When the Lion Roars?
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Who directed When the Lion Roars?
When the Lion Roars (2022) was directed by Jan E. Svatoš and stars František Němec, Igor Bareš, Daniela Kolářová.