Ene bene
Alice Nellis's small-scale debut tragicomedy spotlights small-town elections. The protagonist, a university student name Jana (Theodora Remundová) who is trying to solve a troubled relationship with a married man, takes her mother's place on the election commission. In the meantime the mother (Iva Janzurová) is going through her own small domestic crisis with her husband (Leos SucharÃpa). Thanks to excellent acting performances and restrained direction, the film convincingly outlines interpersonal relations and their light social overtones.
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Plot Summary
An ambitious architect's life begins to unravel when his wife suspects him of having an affair. As his professional and personal life intertwine, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and paranoia. He must navigate the complexities of relationships and the pressures of his career to find a way out of the escalating crisis.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its performances and exploration of marital and professional pressures. Some critics found the plot predictable, but the acting was generally lauded.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for strong performances by the lead actors.
- Explores themes of infidelity and professional stress effectively.
- Some found the narrative to be somewhat formulaic.
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Fun Fact
Christoph Waltz, who plays the architect's manipulative business partner, would go on to international fame years later for his roles in Quentin Tarantino's films.
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