Vyprávěj (2009)
A landmark Czech family drama tracing the Dvořák family through decades of Czechoslovak history, blending fiction with authentic archival footage.
Vyprávěj - Series Information
- Original Title: Vyprávěj
- First Air Year: 2009
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Created by: Filip Bobiňski, Rudolf Merkner et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Family, Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (52 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 106
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Czech
- Spoken Languages: English, Czech, Slovak
- Networks: ČT1
- Production Companies: Česká televize, Dramedy Productions
- Production Countries: Czech Republic
Vyprávěj - Plot
Set in Czechoslovakia, the drama follows the lives of its characters against the backdrop of real historical events that shape their personal stories. To evoke period atmosphere, the series intersperses authentic clips from vintage Czechoslovak film newsreels, using their original commentaries or newly recorded historical voice-overs by Vladimír Fišer. A narrator, initially voiced by Vojtěch Kotek and later by Matěj Hádek, provides continuity and reflection, guiding viewers through changing times. Under the guidance of screenwriter Rudolf Merkner, each episode's script weaves family and individual dramas into key moments of Czech and Slovak history: political shifts, cultural trends, and social transformations from the 1960s onward.
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Vyprávěj - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Filip Bobiňski
- Rudolf Merkner
- Petr Šizling
Main Cast
- Svatopluk Skopal
- Veronika Freimanová
- Roman Vojtek
- Andrea Kerestešová
- Alžbeta Stanková
- Ondřej Veselý
- Jaromír Nosek
- Vojtěch Kotek
- Vladimír Fiser
- Zuzana Kajnarová
Writers
- Rudolf Merkner
- Barbora Vaculová
- Irena Sládečková
- Michaela Streit Kádnerová
Executive Producers
- Petr Šizling
- Martin Kopřiva
Vyprávěj - FAQs
What is Vyprávěj about?
Vyprávěj follows the Dvořák family in Czechoslovakia across several decades, weaving personal drama into real historical events from the 1960s through the 2000s. Authentic newsreel footage and a narrator guide viewers through political shifts, cultural changes, and social transformations that shaped everyday Czech and Slovak life.
How many seasons and episodes does Vyprávěj have?
Vyprávěj ran for 5 main seasons plus a specials season, totalling 106 episodes. Season 1 had 26 episodes, Season 2 had 16, Season 3 had 26, Season 4 had 16, Season 5 had 22, and the specials collection contains 17 additional episodes.
Is Vyprávěj based on a true story?
Vyprávěj is a fictional drama, but it is deeply rooted in real history. The series incorporates authentic Czechoslovak newsreel footage and voice-overs to recreate the atmosphere of each era, grounding the fictional Dvořák family's story in genuine political, cultural, and social events from the 1960s onward.
Who are the main actors in Vyprávěj?
The principal cast includes Svatopluk Skopal as Josef Dvořák, Veronika Freimanová as Jana Dvořáková, Roman Vojtek as Karel Dvořák, Andrea Kerestešová as Eva Dvořáková, Alžbeta Stanková, Ondřej Veselý, Jaromír Nosek, Vojtěch Kotek as the narrator, and Zuzana Kajnarová.
What historical periods does Vyprávěj cover?
Vyprávěj spans four decades of Czechoslovak and Czech history, beginning in the 1960s and continuing through the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and into the 2000s. It depicts socialism, political upheaval, the Velvet Revolution era, and the social transformations that followed the fall of communism.
Who created Vyprávěj?
Vyprávěj was created by Filip Bobiňski, Rudolf Merkner, and Petr Šizling. Rudolf Merkner also served as the lead screenwriter, shaping each episode's script to intertwine family drama with pivotal moments in Czech and Slovak history.
What network aired Vyprávěj and when did it end?
Vyprávěj aired on ČT1, the flagship channel of Czech public television. The series began in 2009 and concluded in 2013 after five seasons, making it one of the most ambitious and widely watched Czech drama productions of its era.
What are shows similar to Vyprávěj?
Viewers who enjoyed Vyprávěj may also appreciate That '70s Show for its nostalgic period setting, From There to Here for its family-through-history storytelling, The Czech Century for its focus on Czech historical events, and The Trial of Christine Keeler or White House Farm for their grounded, era-specific drama.
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