He was the greatest talent of his generation. And he lived far too fast... The year is 1984. During the filming of a New Year’s Eve television special, singer Karol Duchoň – once a star, a darling of the public, and a symbol of an era – finds himself at a crossroads in life. In a single night, his entire life unfolds before his eyes: from the journey of a modest boy from the countryside who made it through talent competitions, to his meteoric rise to the top of the Czechoslovak pop scene. Surrounded by fame, awards, and sold-out concert halls, he must also face his own demons awakened by success. The film offers not only a powerful human story of desire, fame, and downfall, but also an unforgettable soundtrack featuring Duchoň’s greatest hits that shaped an entire generation.

Cast / Vladislav Plevčík , Anna Jakab Rakovská , Gregor Hološka , Adrian Jastraban , Agáta Spišáková    Writer / Jiří Havelka , Róbert Mankovecký    DoP / Martin Žiaran    Editor / Marek Kráľovský    Sound / Martin Jílek , Juraj Baláž    Music / Juraj Dobrakov    Costumes / Ján Kocman    Make-Up / Michaela Kicková , Martin Jankovič    Set Designer / Juraj Kuchárek

Release date / 07 August 2025

Trailer

Photogallery