Movie "Tobruk" (2008)

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    Runtime 1 hr 42 min
    Budget CZK 80 000 000
    Premiere: World $583 874 September 4, 2008
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    Description

    Set in the Libyan Desert in World War II, a battalion of Czech soldiers face the siege of Tobruk.

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    Book Behind the Film "Tobruk" (2008)

    About the Book

    The film "Tobruk" is based on the book Dark Sun: The Making of the Hydrogen Bomb by Richard Rhodes. However, it is important to note that the film is not a direct adaptation of this book. Instead, the film takes inspiration from historical events and themes related to World War II, particularly the Siege of Tobruk, rather than following a specific narrative from the book.

    About the Author

    Richard Rhodes is an American historian, journalist, and author of both fiction and non-fiction. He is best known for his works on the history of nuclear weapons, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Making of the Atomic Bomb. His detailed research and engaging writing style have made significant contributions to historical literature.

    Film's Correspondence to the Book

    While the film "Tobruk" draws thematic inspiration from historical events similar to those explored in Richard Rhodes' works, it does not directly follow the narrative or content of Dark Sun: The Making of the Hydrogen Bomb. The film focuses on the experiences of Czechoslovak soldiers during the Siege of Tobruk in World War II, which is a different context from the nuclear history explored by Rhodes.

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    Production

    The film was co-financed by ČD Cargo, HBO Europe, JCDecaux, Letiště Praha, Respekt, RWE and the Czech Ministry of Defence. It was shot in Tunisia.

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