The Czech scholar who invented modern education—and pissed off half of Europe doing it.
The life story of Jan Amos Comenius, who became probably the most famous Czech exile due to his beliefs and opinions. He spent most of his life outside his homeland, but nevertheless, with his unique ideas, which he recorded in almost 200 books and writings, he was far ahead of his time and influenced the whole world.
Acting
Alois Švehlík brings gravitas to a man out of time.
Production
Authentic 17th-century Europe on what looks like a tight budget.
Director
Lubomír Hlavsa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Father-son duo Alois and David Švehlík play Comenius at different ages—actual dynasty energy.
Comenius's 'Didactica Magna' influenced education systems globally, yet Czechs barely know his face. This film tries to fix that.
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