Small Celebrations (2008)

Small Celebrations (2008) poster

Teenager Agata lives with her mother Magda, who was fired from her job. Magda decides to go into business, opens a hairdressing salon. However, thanks to a swindler and an unfortunate game of fate, she loses all the money she has invested and the roof over her head. They move to a social hostel, where 14-year-old Agata discovers a forbidden world. While Magda struggles to find a livelihood, Agáta gets involved with a gang on the estate. She tries her first cigarettes, alcohol, experiences theft on trams, violence, fear, but also liberating irresponsibility...

Director: Zdeněk Tyc
Genre: Drama
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Miro Gábor
Editing: Miloš Gluvňa, Peter Gajdoš
Production: ALEF Film & Media Group, Miracle Film, Carlo D'Ursi Produzioni, Česká televize, Emita Invest, UN Film
Country: Czech Republic, Italy, Slovakia
Language: Slovenčina
Original Language: sk

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds

Keywords

salsa, mother daughter relationship, nude swimming

More Films by Director: Zdeněk Tyc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Small Celebrations about?
Teenager Agata lives with her mother Magda, who was fired from her job. Magda decides to go into business, opens a hairdressing salon. However, thanks to a swindler and an unfortunate game of fate, she loses all the money she has invested and the roof over her head. They move to a social hostel, where 14-year-old Agata discovers a forbidden world. While Magda struggles to find a livelihood, Agáta gets involved with a gang on the estate. She tries her first cigarettes, alcohol, experiences theft on trams, violence, fear, but also liberating irresponsibility...
Who directed Small Celebrations?
Small Celebrations was directed by Zdeněk Tyc.
Who stars in Small Celebrations?
Small Celebrations stars Tereza Nvotová, Anna Šišková, Bolek Polívka, Matej Landl, Ági Gubík, Olga Schmidtová.
What genre is Small Celebrations?
Small Celebrations is a Drama film.
Where was Small Celebrations produced?
Small Celebrations was produced in Czech Republic, Italy, Slovakia.
What are the themes of Small Celebrations?
The themes of Small Celebrations include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds.