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198443 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Piemule

198443 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

In a small Romanian village, Czech descendants like Miroslav Čvorsjuk and Zdenek Patočka navigate the challenges of preserving their cultural heritage.

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Culture,

History

Director

Jana Ševčíková

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Synopsis

In a small Romanian village, Czech descendants like Miroslav Čvorsjuk and Zdenek Patočka navigate the challenges of preserving their cultural heritage.

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Synopsis

In a small village in Romania, descendants of Czech immigrants maintain their cultural traditions while facing modern challenges. Directed by Jana Ševčíková, Piemule features individuals like Miroslav Čvorsjuk and Zdenek Patočka, who share their experiences of preserving their heritage. The film is part of a collection that includes Jakub and The Old Believers, focusing on forgotten communities. Through personal stories and vivid imagery, it illustrates how history and identity influence their lives in a foreign land.

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Meet Czech descendants in Romania.
See how they preserve their traditions.
Find out about their cultural heritage.

Did You Know

The film was directed by Jana Ševčíková, a woman director.
Piemule was released in 1984 and has a duration of 43 minutes.
The documentary is part of a collection that includes Jakub and The Old Believers.

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Czech culture enthusiastsDocumentary loversImmigrant stories

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Who directed the documentary Piemule?

Piemule was directed by Jana Ševčíková.

What is the runtime of the documentary Piemule?

Piemule has a duration of 43 minutes.

In which country was Piemule produced?

Piemule was produced in XC.

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