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Elective Affinities

5.019681h 25mMovieDocumentary

Documentary showing the Czechoslovakian political landscape in March 1968, when president Antonin Novotny, a hardline Stalinist, stepped down and moderate communist Ludvik Svoboda was elected. Five months later, in August 68, the Prague…

DirectorKarel Vachek
WriterKarel Vachek

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DocAlliance FilmsDocAlliance Films
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Karel Vachek

LSLudvík Svoboda
Ludvík Svoboda
Self
OČ
Oldřich Černík
Self
ADAlexander Dubček
Alexander Dubček
Self
ANAntonín Novotný
Antonín Novotný
Self
JS
Josef Smrkovský
Self
OŠ
Ota Šik
Self
JP
Jan Procházka
Self
JŠ
Josef Špaček
Self
GHGustáv Husák
Gustáv Husák
Self
MŠ
Marie Švermová
Self
MG
Miroslav Galuška
Self
KK
Karel Kosík
Self

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Elective Affinities — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Elective Affinities?

Elective Affinities is streaming on DocAlliance Films in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Elective Affinities on Netflix?

No, Elective Affinities is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on DocAlliance Films.

Is Elective Affinities on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Elective Affinities isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on DocAlliance Films instead.

Where can I watch Elective Affinities for free?

Elective Affinities is available on DocAlliance Films in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.