A Man with a Pipe

"A Man with a Pipe" is a story of the life of a Czechoslovak diplomat who, almost forgotten in his homeland, has indirectly influenced the course of our contemporary world. He raised two US Secretaries of State; his daughter Madeleine Albright and his student Condoleeza Rice. Josef Korbel’s journey was rich in dramatic moments and unexpected turns. He loved his country, yet he was forced to leave it twice; the first time because of the Nazi, the second time after the Communist coup in February 1948. This time it was to be forever. Documenting one human fate, this film mosaic transcends to a more general level, reflecting upon human destiny that is intertwined with history, and upon the possibilities of man to resist the forces of evil.