Comenius - Life and Legacy of John Amos Comenius

John Amos Comenius was a brilliant 17th century Czech scholar, educator, philosopher, and theologian. He is considered the father of modern universal education with his ideas adopted in many European countries. Despite his international acclaim, Comenius was persecuted in his own homeland for his Protestant faith and forced into lifelong exile. Considered a hero in the Czech Republic today, his tragic, yet triumphant story is brought to life in this moving and visually stunning production.