The documentary film with fiction parts captures the life of the famous Slovak photographer Zuzana Mináčová. She took part in the rise of Slovak cinema, and her creative photography together with her portrait photos of the film stars became legendary. However, this successful optimistic artist carries an agonising secret around with her.

Production: MAZL (SK), W.I.P. (CZ), Česká televize (CZ), TRIGON PRODUCTION (SK), RWE (CZ), Rozhlas a televízia Slovenska (SK), Fénix Film (CZ), Slovenský filmový ústav (SK)

World Premiere: 50th Karlovy Vary IFF

Matej MINÁČ (1961)
Scriptwriter, director, producer. Graduated from Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava in film directing. He is well known for his film trilogy about the British savior Sir Nicholas Winton, who rescued almost 700 children from death during WWII. These films obtained more than 70 awards, including the International Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary, the Best Documentary at Montreal World Film Festival and the Audience Award at Karlovy Vary IFF.

2015, Through the Eyes of the Photographer
2011, Nicky´s Family
2002, The Power of Good – Nicholas Winton
1999, All My Loved Ones

Contact:
W.I.P. / Matej Mináč
+420 602 668 592
mminac@yahoo.com
www.nickysfamily.com

Documentary Films - Out of Competition:
7. 7. 2015, 09:00, Cinema C (Press & Industry)
8. 7. 2015, 16:00, Congress Hall
10. 7. 2015, 10:00, Husovka Theatre
Karlovy Vary IFF catalogue