YEAR OF THE WIDOW

By Veronika Liskova
2024, Czech Republic, 1h47, vostf/vosta
French premiere

 

Starring : Pavla Beretova, Julie Soucova, Zuzana Kronerova, Tomas Bambusek
Screenplay : Eugen Liska
Cinematography : Dusan Husar
Music : Alen et Nenad Sinkauz
Setting : Kristyna Khinova
Costumes : Aneta Grnakova
Film editing : Hedvika Hansalova
Production : Kristyna Michalek Kvetova, Tomas Michalek (Cinémotif Films)
Coproduction : Peter Kerekes Film (Slovakia), Pipser (Croatia)

 

Synopsis
After the sudden loss of her husband, Petra, a 42-year-old mother of a teenage daughter, Dominika, has to navigate a labyrinth of administrative hurdles that turns into a Kafkaesque nightmare over the months. A tender and poignant portrait of the consequences of mourning in our society and the incredible capacity of each individual to make a new start.