Promlčeno
Ohjaus:
Robert SedláčekKäsikirjoitus:
Robert SedláčekKuvaus:
Jan ŠusterNäyttelijät:
Karel Roden, Barbora Bočková, Igor Bareš, Denisa Barešová, Vilma Cibulková, Justin Svoboda, Vladimír Kratina, Karel Jirák, Pavel Lagner (lisää)Juonikuvaukset(1)
Under Czech law, most murders can be statute-barred in as little as 20 years. Radio presenter Eva gets involved in one case that is time-barred almost irretrievably. On her nightly show, she gives space to the mysterious Radek, who has returned to Prague after exactly twenty years. Together they search for a young woman who can help him come to terms with his own past. The suspenseful plot is condensed into just four hours. Will the mysterious crime be solved fairly and in time? (Febiofest)
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During these Christmas holidays, I was starting to succumb to skepticism that after a challenging work year catching up on as many movies as possible, I hadn't come across any that I was truly excited about. Finally, I managed to do that with Promlčeno. I was on the edge of my seat, eagerly craving the gradual uncovering of the whole truth and resolution. The performances were excellent, I can't highlight anyone, everyone in the main and supporting roles is absolutely precise. A very interesting idea, especially in the context of the beloved nineties. Only the ending confused me, I'm not entirely sure if I understood everything correctly and if everything connected as it should. Definitely one of the best Czech films of 2022.
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Finding a good subject for a movie is becoming more and more difficult, and I must say with gratitude that Robert Sedláček has succeeded in doing so in the case of his crime drama Nightline. In any case, it is a truly unprecedented feat, combing the stagnant waters of our stagnant pond, which reflects our current dislocated times far more harshly than it might seem at first glance. Radek's story is not only about a forgotten crime from the infamous 1990s, but also about the ruthless grip of economic data that we live in today. As if nothing but economic indicators were allowed to evaluate the quality of human life, as if there were no other equally legitimate views of our everyday world, no other joys. Unfortunately, morality takes a back seat, man serves Mammon. Sedláček's movie contains all this, and much more. When I take into account the masterful direction and great acting performances, I pretty much have no complaints. (90%)
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It turned out to be much easier to come up with a dubious story set in real time than to meaningfully frame it within the constraints of time and space from a filmmaking perspective. The slightly monotonous Karel Roden spreads ambiguity and harsh truths through the ether (don’t underestimate the influence of money on people's decision-making), and I’d rather try to forget everything as quickly as possible, so I don’t think too deeply about how unstable the ground is and the pilings in the water.
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Overall a very good film. The film has tremendous tension from the beginning and the viewer not only gobbles up what happens, but also starts to guess what might happen. The first two thirds of the film are a 10/10 for me. However, the ending is a huge disappointment because it basically fizzles out into nothing... To build up the tension almost all the way through and, apart from a couple of twists, just end the whole story is just a huge waste of the potential of the whole story. I've never praised the editing work, but with this film I really have to give the editing a shout out. Matouš Outrata is excellent at navigating the spaces and focusing on exactly the characters we care about. Combined with the hilarious music, the result is a dramatic crime film that holds your attention and is full of unexpected twists and turns. It's definitely a good movie to accompany an evening of wine and popcorn, too.
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Nightline certainly looked great on paper, and in fact the trailer looked enticing, but that's its purpose after all. I went to the cinema with similar expectations a couple of weeks ago to see Shadowplay. The premise of Robert Sedláček's crime-thriller has visible potential, but that was somewhat lost in the execution, which in places was more befitting of a TV movie. I was rather bothered that Barbora Bočková didn't look the age for her character Eva, which was also true for Denisa Barešová as Eliška – but whatever. The film manages to build decent tension in places, and the gradually revealed truths were surprising, but not shocking. I imagined the ending a bit differently and I don't really know what to think about the character of Radek. Nightline is still worth a watch, but it’s better to go to it with rather lukewarm expectations.
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