21-01-2015

Two Slovak films at the 65th Berlinale

    Koza by Ivan Ostrochovsky Koza by Ivan Ostrochovsky Photo: Martin Kollar

    The Forum section selected the Slovak-Czech produced feature drama debut Koza (2015) by Ivan Ostrochovský for the programme of its 45th edition in a world premiere.

    The film tells the story of a former Olympic boxer Peter Baláž, nick-named Koza, who after years of missing out on trainings, returns to the ring. To earn money and to make up his partner's mind about an abortion, he sets on a tour with his manager.

    The Generation Kplus section will present the Slovak short animation film by Martin Smatana entitled Rosso Papavero (2014). Smatana ́s short puppet animation tells the story of a small boy with a head filled with fantasies, who witnesses a magical dream circus performance.

    Learn more at: http://www.aic.sk/aic/en/news/slovakia-berlinale/berlinale-2015/two-slovak-films-at-the-65th-
    berlinale.html

    Slovak films in Trieste

    Two Slovak films will be presented at the Italian festival: last year’s Berlinale awarded documentary Velvet Terrorists (2013) by Pavol Pekarčík, Ivan Ostrochovský and Peter Kerekes will compete in the international documentary programme. In Silence (2014) by Zdeněk Jiráský will be introduced within the TFF Art & Sound section. In addition, the Eastweek Workshop Selection features young Slovak filmmaker Katarína Vargová and her project Sketch.

    Learn more at: http://www.aic.sk/aic/en/news/archive/slovak-films-in-trieste-2015.html

    Czech Lion nominees announced

    Slovak co-produced Fair Play (2014) by Andrea Sedláčková is the leading candidate for the Czech National Film Award with 15 nominations, including two for Slovak actors. Slovak majority Hostage (2014) by Juraj Nvota received 4 nominations, including two for Slovak artists. Further Slovak artists were nominated for Czech films.

    Learn more at: http://www.aic.sk/aic/sk/v-zahranici/archiv/nominations-for-czech-lion-2014.html

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