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Father

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    A tragic mistake shatters the life of a devoted father. His marriage begins to fall apart, and an unbearable sense of guilt robs him of any desire to continue living. Yet little by little, it becomes clear that the tragedy was not caused by mere negligence – its roots lie deep within the human psyche. From this point on, a fragile path toward forgiveness begins to emerge. Still, one essential question remains: can love survive what no heart could bear?

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    “Father is a harrowing anatomy of tragedy. Director Tereza Nvotová masterfully transforms a story – one we sometimes see in the news headlines – into a profound exploration of guilt. It chills not only because of the event itself, but also because of how quickly society condemns a person, leaving little room for empathy. Actor Milan Ondrík delivers an intense performance, becoming the emotional core of this deeply affecting and painful story. (Programme curator Karolis Žukas)
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    Awards

    • World Premiere
      Venice Film Festival, Orizzonti Section, 2025.
    • FIPRESCI Prize for Best Performance
      Palm Springs International Film Festival, 2026

    Credentials

    • Directing
      Tereza Nvotová
    • The script
      Tereza Nvotová, Dušan Budzak
    • Plays
      Dominika Morávková, Milan Ondrík, Dominika Zajcz, Martina Sľúková, Aňa Geislerová, Peter Ondrejička, Peter Bebjak, Ingrid Timková, Roman Polák, Anna Geislerová, Jana Bittnerová, Jiří Konvalinka, Róbert Jakab
    • Assembly
      Nikodem Chabior
    • Camera
      Adam Suzin
    • Music
      Pjoni
    • Producing
      veronika pastekova, Miloš Lochman, Anton Škreko, Karel Chvojka, Marta Gmosińska, Mariusz Włodarski, Anna Geislerová
    • Translation
      Andrius Jevsejevas
    • Dialogues
      Slovak, Czech
    • Subtitles
      Lithuanian, English
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