When the War Comes

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Director:Jan Gebert
Premiere:22. November 2018
Length:78 minutes
Genre:Documentary

When the War Comes

Až přijde válka; Jan Gebert, 2018, versions: OR, languages: slk

Director: Jan Gebert

A paramilitary group in Slovakia is recruiting hundreds of young men, aiming to create a model community based on military drill, obedience and fear. – At first glance Peter lives the life of a typical European teenager – he lives with his parents, has a pretty girlfriend, he got into college. However, his real life is elsewhere – as the head of a paramilitary group called “Slovenskí branci” that recruits hundreds of Slovak teenagers with the silent approval of the authorities.The group’s goal is simple – to prepare for war time and create a model community based on military drill, obedience and fear. Peter dreams that one day he will be able to convince the entire society – as a great politician. With When the War Comes director Jan Gebert portrays a leader on the rise and touches on the very topical themes of nationalism and the mechanism of power.

Length: 78 min

Year: 2018
Local premiere date: 22. November 2018

Country of origin:

  • Czech Republic
  • Croatia

Language version:

OR - Original version (slovak)

Director: Jan Gebert

A paramilitary group in Slovakia is recruiting hundreds of young men, aiming to create a model community based on military drill, obedience and fear. – At first glance Peter lives the life of a typical European teenager – he lives with his parents, has a pretty girlfriend, he got into college. However, his real life is elsewhere – as the head of a paramilitary group called “Slovenskí branci” that recruits hundreds of Slovak teenagers with the silent approval of the authorities.The group’s goal is simple – to prepare for war time and create a model community based on military drill, obedience and fear. Peter dreams that one day he will be able to convince the entire society – as a great politician. With When the War Comes director Jan Gebert portrays a leader on the rise and touches on the very topical themes of nationalism and the mechanism of power.

Year: 2018
Local premiere date: 22. November 2018

Country of origin:

  • Czech Republic
  • Croatia

Language version:

OR - Original version (slovak)