Burning Bush (2013)

Based on real characters and events, this haunting drama focuses on the personal sacrifice of a Prague history student, Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in protest against the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Dagmar Burešová, a young female lawyer, became part of his legacy by defending Jan's family in a trial against the communist government, a regime which tried to dishonour Palach’s sacrifice, a heroic action for the freedom of Czechoslovakia.

First aired

2013-01-27

Genres

Drama, War & Politics

Seasons

1 (3 episodes)

Status

Ended

Created by

Agnieszka Holland

Directed / written by

Agnieszka Holland, Štěpán Hulík

TMDB rating

7.1/10 from 29 votes