The film, shot in Italy, tells the story of the knight Bořek, who is travelling to find his lost son.[4] It is based on the poem Svojanovský křižáček by Jaroslav Vrchlický.[5]
Bořek's little son Jeník hears a tale from a priest about the Children's Crusade, which influences him to run away from home. His father, who is a knight, goes on a desperate journey to find him.[7][5]
Production
The film is a loose adaptation of the poem "Svojanovský křižáček". Kadrnka came across the poem while working on a different project and decided to create an adaptation of it.[8] Preparations started in 2011 and shooting began in December 2015. The film was shot mostly in Italy, concluding in early 2016.[9][10]
Reception
The film received mixed reactions from critics and audiences, many of whom debated whether it really deserved the Crystal Globe.[11]
