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Father Premieres in Venice Orizzonti, Spotlighting an Empathetic Aftermath of Tragedy

Early reviews single out Milan Ondrík’s lead turn, with Intramovies handling international sales.

Overview

  • Slovak filmmaker Tereza Nvotová’s third feature, co-written with Dušan Budzak, debuted in the Orizzonti section at the Venice Film Festival.
  • The film is inspired by true events linked to Forgotten Baby Syndrome and concentrates on guilt, isolation, and the search for redemption.
  • Cineuropa praises the drama’s humane, watchable approach that resists sensationalism and emphasizes moral nuance.
  • IONCINEMA reported a 102‑minute runtime and published a three‑star review on August 28.
  • The project is a SlovakCzechPolish co‑production from Danae Production, moloko film, and Lava Films, with Intramovies managing overseas sales.