Ema a smrtihlav

The Hungarian Dressmaker

Ema a smrtihlav / Iveta Grófová / Slovak Republic, Czech Republic 2024 / 129 min. / DCP
The 1940s. As racial tensions grow, a handsome Hungarian widow Marika leaves Bratislava for the countryside. She hides a young Jewish boy in a barn behind her house, while she is courted by two men, a Nazi officer and a captain from Hlinka’s Guard. Is it possible to stand up in difficult times that confront people with tough decisions?

Screenings

Monday 29.07.2024
13:45 - 16:54
Culture Centre - Big Hall
Director: Iveta Grófová / Slovak Republic, Czech Republic 2024 / 129 + 60 min. / DCP / german, hungarian, slovak / czech subtitles
Guest: Iveta Grófová
Thursday 01.08.2024
13:15 - 15:39
Culture Centre - Big Hall
Director: Iveta Grófová / Slovak Republic, Czech Republic 2024 / 129 + 15 min. / DCP / german, hungarian, slovak / czech subtitles
Introduction: Jaroslav Sedláček

Additional info

Directed by
Iveta Grófová
Screenplay
Peter Krištúfek, Iveta Grófová
Photography
Martin Štrba
Music
Matej Hlaváč
Cast
Alexandra Borbélyová (Marika), Nico Klimek (Šimon), Milan Ondrík (kapitán Dušan), Alexander E. Fennon (Lepke), Dénes Ujlaki (tchán Mariky), Lili Monoriová (tchyně Mariky)