NATIONAL STREET — FEATURE FILM

A social drama disguised as a dark comedy, the film is based on a popular novel by Czech author Jaroslav Rudis. The story follows Vandam, a disenfranchised working-class protagonist prone to solving problems through fighting. The film went to No. 1 during its first week of release in Czech cinemas.

“a humorous approach to a repulsive character” (Die Zeit)

Feature film, Czech/German co-production, 2019. Directed by Stepan Altrichter. Produced by Negativ Film and 42Film, ZDF, ARTE. Cinematography by Cristian Pirjol. Gaffer: Pavel Skála. Cast: Hynek Cermák, Jan Cina, Katerina Janecková, Václav Neuzil, Jiri Langmajer. Theatrically released in September 2019 in Czech cinemas.

★ THEATRICAL RELEASE: CZECH REPUBLIC (2019), GERMANY (JUNE 2020)

★ COTTBUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2019 — MAIN COMPETITION

TECHNICAL • CAMERA: ARRI ALEXA XT, ARRI ALEXA MINI • LENSES: COOKE S4 • ASPECT RATIO=1.66:1