dir. Marek Šulík
prod. Hitchhiker
documentary film, 108 min
SK, CZ, 2024
Writer, director: Marek Šulík
Producer: Barbara Janišová Feglová
Co-producers: Ivo Andrle, Anna Lísalová (Aerofilms), Tibor Horváth (RTVS), Alena Müllerová (Czech Television), Marek Šulík (filmotras)
Cinematography: Marek Šulík, Marek Moučka, Martin Jurči
Editing: Jana Vlčková, Marek Šulík
Music: Eva Sajanová, Martin Lauer
Sound Design: Daniel Němec
Music: Eva Sajanová, Martin Lauer
Sound Design: Daniel Němec
For five years she was the most trusted president of crisis-plagued Slovakia navigating dirty politics with dignity. For five years, a film crew followed her closely, even in situations where other cameras were not allowed. Political choices, meetings with world leaders over global dilemmas, but also with ordinary citizens over everyday problems. An extraordinarily intimate portrait of a woman who tried to bring a humanly open approach to the traditionally male competitive world of top politics, at the same time fighting the most demanding battle in life at home.
Premiere:
25. 10. 2024, Ji.hlava IDFF
25. 10. 2024, Ji.hlava IDFF
Festivals & Awards:
Ji.hlava IDFF – Main Award Opus Bonum, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, FIPADOC, goEast, Jeonju IFF, Doc Edge Festival, Docaviv, Sun in a Net Awards – Best Documentary Film
Ji.hlava IDFF – Main Award Opus Bonum, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, FIPADOC, goEast, Jeonju IFF, Doc Edge Festival, Docaviv, Sun in a Net Awards – Best Documentary Film