Matěj Chlupáček, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic 2023; 117´, English subtitles
Cast: Eliška Křenková, Miloslav König, Milan Ondrík, Richard Langdon, Martha Issová
Helena (the excellent Eliška Křenková) leaves behind her family and medical studies to help her husband, Alois, a factory director, build the Baťa-inspired town of Svit in a remote mountain area. Although smart and courageous, she initially takes a backseat to Alois’s ambitions. But when a dead intersex newborn is discovered in their factory, Helena embarks on a secret investigation, defying both local authorities and her husband. As she digs deeper, the truth threatens to destroy her marriage and her life. Set in a prewar society grappling with transformation, this masterfully crafted detective drama explores privilege, prejudice, and gender identity, blending character study, marital conflict, and mystery.
International Premiere at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2023
13 nominatians - Czech Lion Awards 2023
The Best Screenplay - The Sun in the Net Festival 2023
Part of the 28th Made in Prague Festival, 31 October – 30 November 2024 organised by the Czech Centre.
