Jan Žižka (1955 film)

Jan Žižka is a 1955 Czechoslovak historical film directed by Otakar Vávra. The film is part of a Hussite Revolutionary Trilogy, the other two films being Jan Hus (1954) and Against All (1956). It depicts the life of Jan Žižka, a Czech general and Hussite leader, focusing on his rise to prominence during the Hussite Wars in the early 15th century. The film portrays Žižka as a national hero fighting for religious freedom and Czech independence against the Holy Roman Empire and the Catholic Church. It chronicles his military strategies, his dedication to the Hussite cause, and his relationships with key figures of the era. The film uses dramatic license to portray historical events and characters.