Burning Bush (2013)
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Overview
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.
Where to watch Burning Bush
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | HBO Max | — | — |
| Ireland | HBO Max | — | — |
| Germany | HBO Max | — | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, HBO Max | — | — |
| Italy | HBO Max | — | — |
| Netherlands | HBO Max | — | — |
| Türkiye | TV+, HBO Max | — | — |
| Sweden | HBO Max | — | — |
| Poland | HBO Max | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Burning Bush in 25 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Burning Bush about?
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. Burning Bush is a Drama, War & Politics series, first aired on 2013-01-27, 1 season and 3 episodes.
Is Burning Bush worth watching?
TMDB users rate Burning Bush 7.1 out of 10 from 29 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Burning Bush?
In the United Kingdom, Burning Bush streams on HBO Max. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Agnieszka Holland
Cast
- Tatiana Pauhofová as Dagmar Burešová
- Jaroslava Pokorná as Libuše Palachová
- Petr Stach as Jiří Palach
- Vojtěch Kotek as Ondřej Trávníček
- Patrik Děrgel as Pavel Janda
- Martin Huba as Vilém Nový
- Igor Bareš as Major Dočekal
- Adrian Jastraban as Vladimír Charouz
- Jan Budař as Radim Bureš
- Ivan Trojan as Major Jireš
- Denny Ratajský as Lieutenant Boček
- Jenovéfa Boková as Vlaďka Charouzová
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Sources
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