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: Critics from The Guardian and Variety praised the film's brutal, bone-crunching combat and high production value. The cinematography is noted for its grimy, blue-gray palette that emphasizes the harshness of the era.

The 2022 film (also known as Jan Žižka ) is a gritty, historical action epic that holds the title of the most expensive Czech film ever made, with a budget of approximately $23 million . Directed by Petr Jákl, it stars Ben Foster as the legendary Bohemian military commander Jan Žižka, alongside a high-profile international cast including Sir Michael Caine, Matthew Goode, and Til Schweiger. Plot and Historical Context Medieval(2022)

: The story unfolds during a chaotic period for the Holy Roman Empire, as feuding brothers King Wenceslaus IV (Karel Roden) and King Sigismund of Hungary (Matthew Goode) battle for control of the throne. : Critics from The Guardian and Variety praised

: While some of the romance is fictional, the film showcases Žižka's real-life reputation for military innovation, including his early use of farm wagons as "tanks" and unconventional weaponry. Critical Reception Directed by Petr Jákl, it stars Ben Foster