Synopsis
After a fictitious marriage with a Russian emigrant, Cellisten Louka, a Czech man, must suddenly take responsibility for her son. However, it’s not long before the communication barrier is broken between the two new family members.
Facts
Awards
Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film, Czech Lion for Best Film
Setting
Prague
Filming location
Prague, Úštěk, Libeň Castle, Anděl, Petřín Lookout Tower, Františkovy Lázně
Production
Biograf Jan Svěrák, Portobello Pictures
Original language
Czech, Russian
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Academy Awards 1997 academy_award
- Sundance Film Festival 1997 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1996 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1996 generic
