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Screenings
Tuesday 03/18 18:30
Světozor Cinema – Small Hall
Language: Czech
Subtitles: English
The Other One
(Ta druhá)
While her peers deal mainly with completing school, relationships and plans for the future, 18-year-old Johana must reconcile her own dreams with taking care of her younger sister Róza. The Other One provides a sensitive insight into the lives of so-called glass children – healthy siblings of children with a health disadvantage. In Róza's case, this means a form of autism that requires constant supervision from those closest to her. who has a form of autism and requires constant supervision.
The film tracks Johana during the formative final years of school in a small town. This intimate debut film focuses chiefly on her, showing her inner dilemmas and daily struggle to balance personal ambitions with family responsibilities. A sensitive look at relationships, the film opens the topic of the invisible burdens of “glass children” and the need to support families who have children with disabilities.
Czech CompetitionBasic information about the film
| Title | The Other One |
|---|---|
| Original Title | Ta druhá |
| Original Language | Czech |
| Subtitles | English |
| Premiéra | Czech distribution premiere |
| Film type | Full-length documentary |
| Year of Production | 2024 |
| Country of Origin | Czech Republic, Slovakia |
| Length | 87 min. |
| Director | Marie-Magdalena Kochová |