Buko | |
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Directed by | Alice Nellis |
Written by | Alice Nellis |
Produced by | Petr Fořt |
Starring | Anna Cónová |
Music by | Jan Ponocný |
Distributed by | Cinemart |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
Country | Czech Republic |
Language | Czech |
Budget | 27 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]
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.
For her role as Tereza, Martha Issová received her first Czech Lion Award for Best Supporting Actress, which she dedicated to autistic people.[6]