Věra 68(2012)
Věra 68 Synopsis
Vera Cáslavská, the most successful Czechoslovak sportswoman and the fourth most successful Olympic sportswoman globally, won seven gold and four silver medals. After her 1968 Mexico City Olympics victory, she became the second most popular woman after Jacqueline Kennedy. In 1968, she signed the 2000 Words Manifesto, which she never retracted. Despite her fame, she faced a troubled life due to political issues, marriage, and family tragedy. Her story reflects Czech society during both communist and democratic regimes, where she was active in the civil sphere. She views her sports career as fleeting fame compared to her challenging life. Now 68, 42 years after her sports career, she remains admired in the Czech Republic and Japan. Her life is a unique chapter in Czech history.
Věra 68 (2012) is a documentary film directed by Olga Sommerová, released on May 3, 2012. It stars Václav Havel, Věra Čáslavská, Jan Potměšil and Martin Vačkář. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Olga Sommerová
- Writers:
- Olga Sommerová, Olga Sommerová
- Producers:
- Pavel Berčík
- Cinematographer:
- Olga Špátová
- Production:
- Evolution Films, Česká televize
- Status:
- Released
Věra 68 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Václav Havel
as Himself
- Věra Čáslavská
Věra Čáslavská
as Herself
Jan Potměšil
as Himself
- Martin Vačkář
Martin Vačkář
as Himself
- Dana Zátopková
Dana Zátopková
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Olga Sommerová, written by Olga Sommerová and Olga Sommerová, produced by Pavel Berčík.
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Věra 68 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Věra 68 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Věra 68 online?
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Věra 68 (2012) is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, HBO Max and Oneplay. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Věra 68?
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The main cast of Věra 68 (2012) includes Václav Havel, Věra Čáslavská, Jan Potměšil, Martin Vačkář and Dana Zátopková. The film was directed by Olga Sommerová. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Věra 68 released?
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Věra 68 was released on May 3, 2012.
Is Věra 68 worth watching?
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Věra 68 (2012) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.