Movie

Emil Zátopek

This documentary film acquaints us with the life and sporting successes of the runner Emil Zátopek. Family photographs are used to reconstruct the athlete’s childhood, his enthusiasm for sport, and his meeting with his wife Dana. The movie presents Zátopek’s specific training methods whilst highlighting the runner’s determination and tenacity. With the aid of original newsreels, it recalls his string of racing successes (the Olympic Games in London in 1948, in Helsinki in 1952, etc.).

Music

Dalibor C. Vačkář

Director

Pavel Blumenfeld

Screenplay

František Kožík

Status

Released

Release date

01/01/1955

Original language

Czech