The best of Czech student film in one evening.
One evening and four contemporary short films by young filmmakers from three of the best film schools in the Czech Republic. Two representatives from Zlín and one each from Prague and Písek. Among them, the current nominee for the Czech Lion, the Czech Film Critics Award and the winner of the student Oscar.
GAME TO PLAY (HRA NA HRU)
Short Film / Drama
Czech Republic, 2024, 19 min
Directed by Nikola Minářová (UTB Zlín)
The film tells the story of Karolína and Sebastian's empty relationship and they try to fill it with games. On a moving train, they lose their tickets and compete to see who can stay longer. They manipulate the other passengers until Caroline realizes she doesn't want to stay in an empty relationship or in heated company. She voluntarily gets off the train.
NOT YOU ARE NOT HERE AND YOU ARE ALREADY NAMED (ANI SE NENADĚJEŠ A UŽ SE JMENUJEŠ)
Documentary / Short
Czech Republic, 2024, 23 min
Directed by Ema Hůlková (FAMU)
- nominated for the Czech Film Critics Award and the Czech Lion
Six-year-old Viktorka tries to understand the complex relationships in her family. At the same time, she prepares for the birth of her sibling and the first day of school. Her optimism, playfulness and imagination help her overcome all the challenges. The child's perspective, from which every day is full of small miracles, is also held by the camera.
CABIN (CHATA)
Short / Drama
Czech Republic, 2024, 25 min
Directed by Eliška Přádová (UTB Zlín)
The film follows the character of Stázka, a 20-year-old girl who arrives at a chalet in the mountains to celebrate the beginning of the New Year with her former classmates. She hopes that getting away from civilization and the signal will make her not think about her own mental instability and that she will find a safe space to share again among her friends and her ex-boyfriend Matěj. But the cramped confinement of the cabin accumulates all the negative emotions in addition to the warmth of the good old days, and Stázka's inner disconnection from the group is hard to hide. The only one who seems to be in the same position is Matěj's new girlfriend, Marie, and Stázka gives her the support she needs despite her own problems.
FELLOW COUNTRYMAN (KRAJAN)
Short Film / War / Drama
Czech Republic, 2023, 25 min
Directed by: Pavel Sýkora, Viktor Horák (FAMO)
- Student Oscar
On New Year's Eve 1944, two men - widower Petr Bernát and SS officer Konrad Neumann - meet in a cottage cut off from civilization amidst a snowstorm. The only thing the two men have in common is their Sudeten origins. At first, their conversation revolves around mundane topics, but as midnight approaches, they begin to address more pressing issues. A tragic past is revealed, and it becomes clear that tonight will be a fateful night for Bernat and Neumann.
This series of films is presented under the banner of the Telegraph Film Club. If you are a member of our FK and therefore a card holder of the Association of Czech Film Clubs or ARTER card you are entitled to a discount on this event. It can only be redeemed when you purchase your ticket at the door upon presentation of your card.
The ACFC card is on sale at the Telegraph reception. For more information about the card, visit AČFK.cz
The ARTER card is on sale at the Moravian Theatre box office. More information about the card can be found at kmarter.cz
If you qualify for the discount as a student, senior, ZPT or child under 12 and you still hold a current AČFK or ARTER card, you are entitled to the full discount upon presentation.
Program changes subject to change.
