{"id":1051,"date":"2023-07-26T13:14:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T18:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/czechoutprague.com\/?p=1051"},"modified":"2023-07-26T14:02:01","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T19:02:01","slug":"throwback-clip-bbc-cameraman-catches-prague-right-before-68-invasion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/czechoutprague.com\/fr\/nouvelles\/throwback-clip-bbc-cameraman-catches-prague-droit-avant-68-invasion\/","title":{"rendered":"Clip r\u00e9tro : Un cam\u00e9raman de la BBC filme Prague juste avant l'invasion de 68"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ever been hit with a wave of optimism that just didn&#8217;t last? That&#8217;s exactly the vibe this BBC clip from 55 years ago gives off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It shows the citizens of Prague living their lives, just weeks before the massive shakeup of the &#8217;68 Warsaw Pact invasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"BBC News - Prague 22\/07\/1968\" width=\"1194\" height=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3CRRhM550PI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The video shows some of Prague&#8217;s iconic hotspots, including n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed Republiky, Na P\u0159\u00edkop\u011b Street, Wenceslas Square, Prague Castle, and Charles Bridge. It&#8217;s bustling with tourists, but still seems like a quiet walk compared to today&#8217;s hustle and bustle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Au fur et \u00e0 mesure que la cam\u00e9ra tourne, elle capte un sentiment d'optimisme parmi les habitants. Ils attendaient avec impatience un avenir caract\u00e9ris\u00e9 par une plus grande libert\u00e9 \u00e9conomique, gr\u00e2ce aux r\u00e9formes promises par le Printemps de Prague. Les gens s'enthousiasmaient \u00e0 l'id\u00e9e d'avoir plus de marchandises dans les magasins, m\u00eame si l'Occident avait d\u00e9j\u00e0 une bonne quinzaine d'ann\u00e9es d'avance. Le gouvernement tenait t\u00eate \u00e0 la Russie, ce qui donnait de l'espoir aux gens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the video, a BBC reporter talks with a few locals, who are supporters of Alexander Dub\u010dek, the then-leader, and his vision for reform. They wanted their country to break free from Soviet strings. The reporter also hints at a bit of disconnect between the leaders in Prague Castle and the people. But with Dub\u010dek in the house, things were expected to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s also a memorable chat with a rep from Czechoslovak TV who lets it slip that Russia&#8217;s getting antsy about the press&#8217; newfound freedom. Turns out, the freedom to express views openly was new and unsettling for some, especially those used to the government&#8217;s &#8220;only we talk&#8221; policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toward the end of the video, our BBC interviewer gets a bit philosophical. He talks about Czechoslovakia&#8217;s dilemma &#8211; they wanted to avoid ruffling Russia&#8217;s feathers, but also wanted to stay communist. Will they turn out like East Germany, virtually controlled by Russia, will they shatter their dreams like Poland, or will they thrive like Yugoslavia? His money&#8217;s on Russia holding the key to at least half the answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cette vid\u00e9o en rappelle une autre, intitul\u00e9e <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wPd2Jh1YWWo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Prague &#8211; The Sad City&#8221; by British Path\u00e9<\/a>. Tourn\u00e9 avant l'invasion mais sorti plus tard, ce film donne une toute autre tournure \u00e0 l'histoire, montrant une ville en \u00e9tat de choc apr\u00e8s un rebondissement historique inattendu.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever been hit with a wave of optimism that just didn&#8217;t last? That&#8217;s exactly the vibe this BBC clip from 55 years ago gives off. It shows the citizens of Prague living their lives, just weeks before the massive shakeup of the &#8217;68 Warsaw Pact invasion. 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