Sister (2008)
Based on the novel by Jáchym Topol. Potok works as a set designer in a small theater. He is in his thirties and his life is essentially going nowhere. He views his surroundings and himself with contempt. His aimless life only changes when he meets Černá. The couple in love escapes from the city. Inevitably, however, they once again encounter human calculation, shallowness, and bad taste. Potok falls back into his former skepticism, which leads to the total breakdown of their relationship. Černá leaves him, and a desperate Potok slowly comes to a more conciliatory attitude toward the world, where there is no longer any place for great love and dark romance. Unlike Jáchym Topol's literary work of the same name, which takes place during the three years after 1989, the film ignores the time frame. It focuses on the hero's internal conflicts, which are timeless.
Cast
- Jakub Zich - Potok
- Verica Nedeska - Černá
- Filip Topol - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
- Vít Pancíř (Screenplay)
- Jáchym Topol
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories, The Pain of Unrequited Love, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other
Keywords
love, loneliness, dark romance, scepticism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sister about?
- Based on the novel by Jáchym Topol. Potok works as a set designer in a small theater. He is in his thirties and his life is essentially going nowhere. He views his surroundings and himself with contempt. His aimless life only changes when he meets Černá. The couple in love escapes from the city. Inevitably, however, they once again encounter human calculation, shallowness, and bad taste. Potok falls back into his former skepticism, which leads to the total breakdown of their relationship. Černá leaves him, and a desperate Potok slowly comes to a more conciliatory attitude toward the world, where there is no longer any place for great love and dark romance. Unlike Jáchym Topol's literary work of the same name, which takes place during the three years after 1989, the film ignores the time frame. It focuses on the hero's internal conflicts, which are timeless.
- Who directed Sister?
- Sister was directed by Vít Pancíř.
- Who stars in Sister?
- Sister stars Jakub Zich, Verica Nedeska, Filip Topol.
- How long is Sister?
- Sister has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Sister?
- Sister is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Sister produced?
- Sister was produced in Czech Republic.
- What are the themes of Sister?
- The themes of Sister include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories, The Pain of Unrequited Love, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other.