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| Directed by | Václav Kadrnka |
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| Based on | Svojanovský křižáček byJaroslav Vrchlický |
| Produced by | Václav Kadrnka |
| Starring | Karel Roden |
| Cinematography | Jan Baset Stritezsky |
| Edited by | Pavel Kolaja |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Language | Czech |
| Budget | €1,300,000[1] |
Little Crusader (Czech:Křižáček) is a 2017 Czech historical drama film directed byVáclav Kadrnka.[2] It won aCrystal Globe at theKarlovy Vary International Film Festival.[3]
The film, shot in Italy, tells the story of the knight Bořek, who is travelling to find his lost son.[4] It is based on the poemSvojanovský křižáček byJaroslav Vrchlický.[5]
The filming style is reminiscent of movies directed byFrantišek Vláčil.[6]
Bořek's little son Jeník hears a tale from a priest about theChildren's Crusade, which influences him to run away from home. His father, who is a knight, goes on a desperate journey to find him.[7][5]
The film is a loose adaptation of the poem "Svojanovský křižáček". Kadrnka came across the poem while working on a different project and decided to create an adaptation of it.[8] Preparations started in 2011 and shooting began in December 2015. The film was shot mostly in Italy, concluding in early 2016.[9][10]
The film received mixed reactions from critics and audiences, many of whom debated whether it really deserved the Crystal Globe.[11]
| Date of ceremony | Event | Award | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
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| 2017 | 52nd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival | Crystal Globe for Best Film | Václav Kadrnka | Won | [12] |