Leaving Beginnings Behind (2021)

Leaving Beginnings Behind (2021) poster

In her most recent film, Linda Kallistová Jablonská observes three girls growing up in a residential facility in Počátky, Czech Republic, over the course of ten years. She explores their dreams about liberty, the reality they must face as well as their ideas about their own future families. The sequel to her first longitudinal documentary about Adéla, Denisa and Pavla captures the rocky road to independence after leaving the facility, their reconciliation with the past, job search, new relationships, small joys and big disappointments. Not only does the director draw an empathic portrait of three young girls with no-one to rely on but themselves; she also explores the ways in which public institutions form young people’s attitudes to life.

Director: Linda Kallistová Jablonská
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
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Screenplay

Music: Marek Doubrava
Cinematography: David Cysař
Editing: Jakub Hejna
Production: Česká televize, Vernes
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

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Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leaving Beginnings Behind about?
In her most recent film, Linda Kallistová Jablonská observes three girls growing up in a residential facility in Počátky, Czech Republic, over the course of ten years. She explores their dreams about liberty, the reality they must face as well as their ideas about their own future families. The sequel to her first longitudinal documentary about Adéla, Denisa and Pavla captures the rocky road to independence after leaving the facility, their reconciliation with the past, job search, new relationships, small joys and big disappointments. Not only does the director draw an empathic portrait of three young girls with no-one to rely on but themselves; she also explores the ways in which public institutions form young people’s attitudes to life.
Who directed Leaving Beginnings Behind?
Leaving Beginnings Behind was directed by Linda Kallistová Jablonská.
How long is Leaving Beginnings Behind?
Leaving Beginnings Behind has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Leaving Beginnings Behind?
Leaving Beginnings Behind is a Documentary film.
Where was Leaving Beginnings Behind produced?
Leaving Beginnings Behind was produced in Czech Republic.