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Slovakia's 'Father' Shines at Venice, Heads to Oscars

9/26/2025

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Tereza Nvotová's film "Father" is Slovakia's submission for the Academy Awards and has sold to multiple territories.
The film premiered in Venice and will compete at the Zurich Film Festival, addressing real-life tragedies tied to "Forgotten Child Syndrome."
Milan Ondrík portrays the father, emphasizing humanity and fragility, while Sylvie Leray from Reverso Films praises the nuanced storytelling.

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Story summary

Tereza Nvotová's film "Father" is Slovakia's submission for the Academy Awards and has sold to multiple territories.
The film premiered in Venice and will compete at the Zurich Film Festival, addressing real-life tragedies tied to "Forgotten Child Syndrome."
Milan Ondrík portrays the father, emphasizing humanity and fragility, while Sylvie Leray from Reverso Films praises the nuanced storytelling.