Burning Bush

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.

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First Aired

Jan 27, 2013

Last Aired

Feb 10, 2013

Episode Runtime

3h 55m

Created By

Agnieszka Holland

Network

HBO Europe

Original Name

Hořící keř

Country

CZ