Matchmaking Mayor (2010)

The Heart Can’t Be Commanded

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A village mayor is trying to bring together local people in their thirties who are still single. 21st century social engineering in a situation documentary by Erika Hníková. Slowly but surely, the Slovak village of Zemplínske Hámre is dying out. But its mayor, a retired general, refuses to give up. In fighting the thirty-year-olds‘ solitude he has used a variety of weapons such as offering a financial incentives for every newborn child or encouraging childbearing via the local PA system. None of it has worked. However, the mayor has a new plan. He decides to organize an evening get-together for singles from all the neighboring villages. Will our heroes find their partners after all?

Director: Erika Hníková
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Production: Endorfilm, Česká televize, Slovenská televízia
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český, Slovenčina
Original Language: cs

Keywords

village, mayor, marriage, loneliness, family, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matchmaking Mayor about?
A village mayor is trying to bring together local people in their thirties who are still single. 21st century social engineering in a situation documentary by Erika Hníková. Slowly but surely, the Slovak village of Zemplínske Hámre is dying out. But its mayor, a retired general, refuses to give up. In fighting the thirty-year-olds‘ solitude he has used a variety of weapons such as offering a financial incentives for every newborn child or encouraging childbearing via the local PA system. None of it has worked. However, the mayor has a new plan. He decides to organize an evening get-together for singles from all the neighboring villages. Will our heroes find their partners after all?
Who directed Matchmaking Mayor?
Matchmaking Mayor was directed by Erika Hníková.
Who stars in Matchmaking Mayor?
Matchmaking Mayor stars Jozef Gajdoš, Dana Paseková, Monika Maxová, Jančo Ogurčák, Dodo Barna, Marián Lenka.
How long is Matchmaking Mayor?
Matchmaking Mayor has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Matchmaking Mayor?
Matchmaking Mayor is a Documentary film.
Where was Matchmaking Mayor produced?
Matchmaking Mayor was produced in Czech Republic.