Burning Bush

2013·Show
3Episodes in1Season
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Based on real characters and events, this haunting drama focuses on the personal sacrifice of a Prague history student, Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in protest against the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Dagmar Burešová, a young female lawyer, became part of his legacy by defending Jan's family in a trial against the communist government, a regime which tried to dishonour Palach’s sacrifice, a heroic action for the freedom of Czechoslovakia.
Historical DramaPolitical ResistanceBiographicalSacrificial ActCommunist OppressionCourtroom BattleProfound PathosHuman Rights StruggleEastern European HistoryGripping & Somber

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Questions about Burning Bush

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Where can I stream Burning Bush legally?

Burning Bush is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Burning Bush worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Burning Bush rated?

Disturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.

How many seasons does Burning Bush have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes.

Is Burning Bush based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Burning Bush air?

It ran from 2013 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is Burning Bush in?

CzechEnglish

It was made in Czech, with some English.

In how many countries can I watch Burning Bush?

23ADBABGCZDKESFIHRHULTMDMEMKNL+9

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Burning Bush in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Burning Bush use?

Foregone ConclusionPolice BrutalityInsistent TerminologyBased on a True StoryArtistic Licence – HistoryFacial HorrorBreak the CutieDowner BeginningDeterminatorHypocriteStarts with a SuicideCommie Land

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Burning Bush, including Foregone Conclusion, Police Brutality, Insistent Terminology.

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