Films
European Cine-meeting
Film club Nitra at the University of Constantine the Philosopher
in the cooperation with civic association Vertigo
Hall of the University of Constantine the Philosopher
Saturday 24 September, 13:30
Reverse
Poland, directed by Borys Lankosz, 2009, 96´
Shot in black-and-white and using archival newsreel footage, the film is set at the peak of Stalinist socialism in 1950sPoland. Brimming with black humour and including detectivestory elements, this darkly comic tale of an elderly spinster received several awards at the 2009 Gdynia Film Festival. It also won FIPRESCI Award at the 2009 Warsaw Film Festival for the best Eastern European debut and was Poland’s best foreign-language film Oscar submission last year.
Sunday 25 September, 13:30
Gypsy
Slovakia, Czech Republic, directed by Martin Šulík, 2011, 107´
Shot in the authentic surroundings of a poor Roma settlement in eastern Slovakia and featuring Roma actors speaking in the Romany language, the film is a realistic portrayal of the Slovak Roma and their social problems, which openly tells the truth without simplifying or romanticising it. At the 2011 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, director Martin Šulík received the Special Jury Prize for Gypsy, while a Special Mention
Award went to Ján Mižigár for his performance as the lead actor.
Monday 26 September, 10:00
Kooky
Czech Republic, directed by Jan Svěrák, 2010, 95´
An adventurous and poetic family story of an asthmatic boy and his teddy bear called Kooky. In the context of contemporary local cinema, it is a unique film: not only for its focus on a family audience from the youngest to adults, but also for its unconventional, modern combination of action and animation, in which action scenes and witty dialogues succeed one another.
Monday 26 September, 13:30
Submarino
Denmark, Sweden, directed by Thomas Vinterberg, 2010, 105´
A compellingly narrated story of two outsiders living on the outskirts of Copenhagen, who struggle to overcome their bleak circumstances and to, at least, “keep their heads above water”. As cruel as only a Nordic film can be, this drama – featuring superb acting – shows a strong feeling for the form and for the authenticity of situations, which enhances the film’s emotion.
Tuesday 27 September, 13:30
Mammoth
Sweden, Denmark, Germany, directed by Lukas Moodysson, 2009, 125´
A psychological drama about families, parents and children, and about the way in which we treat children – both our own and those of other people. Apart from issues such as human and family relationships or an individual’s existential crisis, Moodysson again addresses a major topic recurring throughout his works: children in peril.
Wednesday 28 September, 13:30
Walking Too Fast
Czech Republic, directed by Radim Špaček, 2010, 146´
A dark psychological retro thriller set in the gloomy era of totalitarian Czechoslovakia. The sinister anti-hero story of a secret agent enjoying absolute power over people around him conveys a sense of danger, which envelops the film’s characters and the audience alike. In 2010, Walking Too Fast won several Czech Lion awards, including the prize for Best Film, Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Cinematography
