Dark and gritty, In the Shadow celebrates the classic 1950’s film noir police drama, placing it in the world of post-war Communist Czechoslovakia. At the center of the story is the dedicated police Captain Thomas Hakl. Under the ever-watchful eye of State Security, he begins the investigation of a seemingly straightforward jewelry store heist. Early on, his case is taken over by the East German Major Zenke who quickly concludes that the robbery is tied to a local Jewish cell supporting Zionist terrorism. But Hakl’s criminologist instincts begin to unwind an altogether different and much deeper story. The investigation leads him onto thin ice. Can he beat a stronger enemy and save his family and his own life?
Special Guest Speaker: Prof. Karl A. Roider, Jr. is the LSU Thomas and Lillian Landrum Alumni Professor. Dr. Roider, a graduate of Yale and Stanford as well as Fulbright scholar, served as the Dean of LSU’s College of Arts and Sciences for many years, then returned to his role as a History professor. His academic specialization is in the study of the Balkans. His books include a biography of Maria Theresa of Austria. This is his 46th year teaching at LSU, and he’s currently teaching a class on World War I, as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of that war.
2012 · Drama · 106 minutes · Director:David Ondricek · Czech Republic: Czech, German, Polish · Rated R
2013 Czech Lions
- Best Music
- Best Actor
Ivan Trojan - Best Director
David Ondrícek - Best Editing
- Best Film
- Best Screenplay
- Best Cinematography
- Best Design Achievement
- Best Sound
2013 Palm Springs International Film Festival
- Directors to Watch
David Ondrícek
2013 Phoenix Film Festival
- Won, Copper Wing Award, World Cinema
David Ondrícek (director)
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