Protector triumphs at Czech Lion Awards

The film Protector directed by Marek Najbrt triumphed at the 17th annual Czech Lion Awards picking up six trophies: the coveted award for best Czech film as well as the awards for best screenplay, best direction, best music, best editing and best leading actress. The Czech Film and Television Academy has nominated the film to represent the Czech Republic at the Oscars. Three Seasons in Hell directed by Tomas Mašín collected three awards, for best leading actor (Kryštof Hádek) best camera and best sound. The awards for supporting actor and actress went to Ladislav Chudík and Daniela Kolářová who both appeared in Kawasaki’s Rose directed by Jan Hřebejk. The special award for outstanding contribution to Czech film went to actress Jana Brejchová.