Shadow Country
FOCUS: FEATURE FILMS
Focus: Feature films is a competition of full-length acting films with distinctively original style. Both young and experienced filmmakers will compete for the prize. This year, 7 films from 6 countries will take part in the competition.
Shadow Country, dir. Bohdan Sláma (Czech Republic) 2020, 133’, 15+
Maria is Czech, but her husband considers himself German. Together, they raise their son in a village on the border. When the Nazi occupation begins, Karel declares his support for the Germans.Maria uses her privileges to help their Czech and Jewish neighbours. But everything changes after the war. The anger of the local community grows stronger. Film awarded with 7 Czech Lions.