Věra 68
May 03, 2012
Director
Olga SommerováOverview
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.
Cast of Věra 68
Crew of Věra 68
About Věra 68
What is Věra 68 about?
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…
When was Věra 68 released?
Věra 68 was released on May 3, 2012.
Who directed Věra 68?
Věra 68 was directed by Olga Sommerová.
Who is in the cast of Věra 68?
The cast of Věra 68 includes Václav Havel (Himself), Věra Čáslavská (Herself), Jan Potměšil (Himself), Martin Vačkář (Himself) and Dana Zátopková (Herself).