However, his status becomes precarious after the death of his protector, President Antonín Zápotocký. The new Communist regime, suspicious of his influence, wealth, and private life, puts him on trial for "charlatanism" and alleged poisoning. Critical Reception Le procès de l'herboriste (2020)
: Ivan Trojan stars as Mikolášek, with his real-life son Josef Trojan playing the younger version of the character. Juraj Loj portrays his assistant and lover, František Palko. Plot Summary Le ProcГЁs de l'herboriste FRENCH WEBRIP x264 2022
The film is a historical biopic based on the life of (1889–1973), a famous Czech healer. Original Title : Šarlatán . However, his status becomes precarious after the death
: Agnieszka Holland (known for Mr. Jones and Europa Europa ). Juraj Loj portrays his assistant and lover, František Palko
(internationally known as Charlatan ) is a 2020 biographical drama directed by the acclaimed Agnieszka Holland . While theatrical and digital releases in French-speaking regions occurred in 2021, its presence in 2022 digital formats (such as WEBRip) refers to its ongoing availability on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video . Film Overview
The story follows Mikolášek's rise to fame as a herbalist who claims to diagnose any ailment by simply examining a patient's urine against the light. He treats hundreds of people daily, including high-ranking Nazi officials during the German occupation and later, Communist leaders in post-war Czechoslovakia.