Controversial film 'Havel' now streaming to a living room near you

This film, depicting Havel's story, is one of the most significant Czech films of recent years. Variety magazine gives it accolades for its original creative approach and strong storyline, "A creative biography full of life, an exciting script, a clever director, the story of a global icon in the fight for human rights. Performances from Martin Hofmann as Pavel Landovský, Anna Geislerová in the role of Olga Havlová and Viktor Dvořák as Havel are exceptional."

After its premiere this past summer about the first post-revolutionary president of Czechoslovakia, it met with much controversy. Many people criticized Havel personally online and in social media after the film's release, "Havel is a traitor of the greatest calibre of the Gestapo family" or "He was a liar, a criminal and a national pest".

The film focuses on the playwright’s dissident years and Havel's bravery and determination to stand up to the regime and fight for human rights. The creators were not afraid to show him as a real man with all his doubts and flaws, mistakes, and even mistresses.

This upset some supporters of Václav Havel, while others praised his personal views. "Everyone somehow remembers Václav Havel, everyone has their own opinion and view of him. I expect different responses to the film," said actor Viktor Dvořák, who plays Havel, before the premiere.