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

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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

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Awards

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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

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  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.
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