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.