Buko (film)

Buko
Directed byAlice Nellis
Written byAlice Nellis
Produced byPetr Fořt
StarringAnna Cónová
Music byJan Ponocný
Distributed byCinemart
Release date
  • 29 September 2022 (2022-09-29) (Czech Republic)
Running time
112 minutes
CountryCzech Republic
LanguageCzech
Budget27 Million KČ[1]

Buko is a 2022 Czech comedy drama film starring Anna Cónová.[2] Directed and written by Alice Nellis, it tells story of a search and need for freedom on a farm. The title role was played by eponymous domestic horse. The film premiered on 7 July 2022 at the 56th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.[3] Cinemart released the film in theatres on 29 September 2022.[4][5]

Plot

Jarmila is dealing with a dilemma: She has to face a decision on how to deal with the end of her life. She can spend it either as a patient waiting for the end or with a personal rebellion in the form of a quite unexpected adventure. Retired circus horse named Buko unexpectedly enters her life and this change for Jarmila represents a step towards the desired mental freedom.

Cast

Awards

For her role as Tereza, Martha Issová received her first Czech Lion Award for Best Supporting Actress, which she dedicated to autistic people.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Režisérka Alice Nellis začala točit nový celovečerní film". borovan.cz. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  2. ^ Podskalská, Jana (29 September 2022). "Buko je radostná podívaná. Vypráví o lidském strachu i síle přírody". Deník.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Martha Issová hraje autistku v komedii Buko". novinky.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  4. ^ "V kinech od 29. září (přehled a ukázky)". Totalfilm.cz (in Czech). 29 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Filmové premiéry: Buko, Spolu, Kde zpívají raci, Úsměv a Moneyboys". novinky.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  6. ^ Podskalská, Jana (2023-03-05). "Martha Issová má Českého lva za Buko. To se mi zdá nějaké přehnané, chtěla říct". Deník.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-01-24.