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Slovakia 2.0
What is “Slovakia”? How to explain the notion of “Slovakia” of the past 20 years to an unknown stranger, a visitor from another planet? What is the genetic makeup or the software for “Slovakia”? How to use it? How does it change? Slovakia 2.0 is a film about twenty years of independent Slovakia as seen from the perspective of ten film directors. It is composed of ten 10-minute films of different genres ranging from drama, through animation and documentaries, to experimental film. The ten recognised film directors who offer an answer to what is Slovakia include a wide range of generations, views and genres, namely Juraj Herz, Martin Šulík, Peter Kerekes, Zuzana Liová, Mišo Suchý, Ondrej Rudavský, Iveta Grófová, Peter Krištúfek, Viera Čákanyová, and Miro Jelok.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the complex relationship between a father and his son, focusing on the son's desire to be recognized and loved by his filmmaker father. It delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the search for approval within a family dynamic.
Critical Reception
Slovakia 2.0 received a mixed to positive reception. Critics generally praised its intimate and personal approach to exploring family relationships, though some found its pacing and narrative structure to be uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw emotional honesty and familial exploration.
Noted for its unique observational style.
Some found the film to be overly subjective and lacking broader appeal.
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Fun Fact
The film is a highly personal project for director Peter Kerekes, featuring his own family members as the central subjects, blurring the lines between documentary and personal confession.
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