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Parallel Worlds

Parallel Worlds

CZ, FR, 2001, 100min., 35 mm

Petr Václav's psychological work dramatizes the last phase of a disintegrating relationship between an ambitious architect (Karel Roden) and a sensitive translator (Lenka Vlasáková). Subject to depression, the young woman… More

Synopsis

Petr Václav's psychological work dramatizes the last phase of a disintegrating relationship between an ambitious architect (Karel Roden) and a sensitive translator (Lenka Vlasáková). Subject to depression, the young woman eventually finds a solution to her troubles in gaining independence. The film's masterful direction, superb performances, and quality script, camerawork, and editing make it an exceptional work.

Parallel WorldsParallel Worlds
DirectorPetr Václav
ScreenwriterPetr Václav, Marie Desplechin
Director of photographyŠtěpán Kučera
EditorĽuba Ďurkovičová, Jacques Comets
SoundDaniel Němec
FeaturingKarel Roden, Lenka Vlasáková, Jitka Schneiderová, Gabriela Škrabáková, Marek Daniel, Petra Ernyeiová
ProducerKateřina Černá, Petr Václav
Genre Feature
Production CompaniesTosara Film
Distribution in Czech RepublicFalcon
SalesCinepol International
Co-productionČeská televize, ArtCam International, Artcam The Netherlands
Supported by fundCzech State Fund for the Support and Development of Czech Cinematography, Eurimages
Premiere 07.03.2001
Award: Finále Plzeň 2001 – best film (ex aequo with Otesánek)

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