Buko (film)
| Buko | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Alice Nellis |
| Written by | Alice Nellis |
| Produced by | Petr Fořt |
| Starring | Anna Cónová |
| Music by | Jan Ponocný |
| Distributed by | Cinemart |
Release date |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Language | Czech |
| Budget | 27 Million KČ[1] |
Buko is a 2022 Czech comedy drama film starring Anna Cónová.[2] Directed and written by Alice Nellis, it tells story of a search and need for freedom on a farm. The title role was played by eponymous domestic horse. The film premiered on 7 July 2022 at the 56th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.[3] Cinemart released the film in theatres on 29 September 2022.[4][5]
Plot
[edit]Jarmila is dealing with a dilemma: She has to face a decision on how to deal with the end of her life. She can spend it either as a patient waiting for the end or with a personal rebellion in the form of a quite unexpected adventure. Retired circus horse named Buko unexpectedly enters her life and this change for Jarmila represents a step towards the desired mental freedom.
Cast
[edit]- Anna Cónová as Jarmila Šestáková
- Miroslav Krobot as Antonín Šesták, Jarmila's husband
- Petra Špalková as Tamara, Jarmila's daughter
- Jan Cina as Tomáš, Jarmila's son
- Martha Issová as Tereza, autistic librarian
- Lenka Termerová as Tereza's mother
- Martin Kubačák as Karel, farmer
- Jana Oľhová as Karel's mother
- Martin Šulík
- Filip Menzel
- Marian Roden
Awards
[edit]For her role as Tereza, Martha Issová received her first Czech Lion Award for Best Supporting Actress, which she dedicated to autistic people.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Režisérka Alice Nellis začala točit nový celovečerní film". borovan.cz. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ Podskalská, Jana (29 September 2022). "Buko je radostná podívaná. Vypráví o lidském strachu i síle přírody". Deník.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "Martha Issová hraje autistku v komedii Buko". novinky.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "V kinech od 29. září (přehled a ukázky)". Totalfilm.cz (in Czech). 29 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "Filmové premiéry: Buko, Spolu, Kde zpívají raci, Úsměv a Moneyboys". novinky.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ Podskalská, Jana (2023-03-05). "Martha Issová má Českého lva za Buko. To se mi zdá nějaké přehnané, chtěla říct". Deník.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-01-24.