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Fakir
Fakír
Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland / 83 min / Czech, Slovak, Romany
Documentary
Fakir
Fakír
Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland / 83 min / Czech, Slovak, Romany
Documentary
In a small town where domestic violence is a norm, ex-convict Dalibor tries to break a generational cycle of trauma and abuse. Drawn by painful performances, fiery Dalibor sets out to become a fakir.
The psychological journey of Dalibor, a young Romani man from a dysfunctional family, is set against the backdrop of a Slovak slum. This gripping, immersive, and cinematic experience delves into the captivating life at the edge of society, unfolding a modern-day Oedipus story. With a stolen childhood, Dalibor yearns for a father figure in a world that brings a constant struggle for one‘s place. „Fakir“ vividly explores the raw pain that arises from abuse and trauma. This pain resides both internally within the family‘s walls and externally, where the circus‘s agonizing nailbed becomes his haven.
Dop / Michaela Hošková Editor / Jakub Fišer Music / Vladislav Šarišský Sound / Michal Horváth Story / Roman Ďuriš , Michaela Hošková Writer / Roman Ďuriš , Michaela Hošková
Completion date / December 2023
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