Plot — What is Jan Hus about?
The first part of the "Hussite Revolutionary Trilogy", completed with Jan Žižka (1955) and Proti všem (Against All Odds, 1957). The film captures the period from May 1412 to the summer of 1415, a turbulent time in the Czech Kingdom, during which there were protests in Prague against the sale of "omnipotent indulgences" whose sale throughout the kingdom was announced by Pope John XXIII. The ideological leader of this movement is the preacher Master Jan Hus, whose words, calling for the elimination of church abuses, are listened to in the Bethlehem Chapel by thousands of ordinary Praguers, Czech lords and Queen Sophie, wife of the Czech King Wenceslas IV.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1955 |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Language | CS |
| Runtime | 125 min |
| Audience Score | 63% (6.3/10, 10 votes) |
Jan Hus — FAQ
Is Jan Hus worth watching? Jan Hus holds a 6.3/10 rating from 10 viewers. The first part of the "Hussite Revolutionary Trilogy", completed with Jan Žižka (1955) and Proti všem (Against All Odds, 1957). The film captures the period from May 1412 to the summer of 1415, a turbulent time in the Cz
Who directed Jan Hus? Directed by Otakar Vávra.
Who is in the cast of Jan Hus? It stars Zdeněk Štěpánek, Karel Höger, Jan Pivec, Vlasta Matulová, Ladislav Pešek, Gustav Hilmar and more.
Where can I stream Jan Hus? Streaming availability for Jan Hus is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Jan Hus release? It released in 1955.
