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Monday 03/17 18:00

Lucerna Cinema – Large Hall

Language: Czech, English, Spanish
Subtitles: Czech, English

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Volver a Volver

(Má země v nedohlednu)

Venezuela’s long-term economic and political crisis has caused millions to leave the country. Most have gone to neighbouring countries (Colombia or Brazil), while others have chosen Spain or the USA.

The Sykoras, born Venezuelans, decide to return to their roots and turn to Czechia’s repatriation program for citizens and their descendants. For the first time in their lives, this family of 4 travels to a country known only from stories.

In addition to prospects of greater stability, in Czechia they face crippling culture shock. As they struggle to find housing and work, their last savings quickly dwindle, each day bringing a new challenge. Will they ever be able to fully integrate into a society far removed from that of Venezuela?

Czech Competition

Migration Europe Latin America

Basic information about the film

Title	Volver a Volver
Original Title	Má země v nedohlednu
Original Language	Czech, English, Spanish
Subtitles	Czech, English
Premiéra	World premiere
Film type	Full-length documentary
Year of Production	2025
Country of Origin	Czech Republic, Germany
Length	85 min.
Director	Valerio Mendoza Guillén, Jorge Sánchez Calderón

Guests attending the post-screening debate

Valerio Mendoza Guillén

Director

Jorge Sánchez Calderón

Director

Jerina Sykora

Protagonist

Édgar E. Toro

Protagonist

Zuzana Melicharová

Moderator

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03/17 18:00

Lucerna Cinema – Large Hall
Vodičkova 36, Praha 1

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Valerio Mendoza Guillén, Director
Jorge Sánchez Calderón, Director
Jerina Sykora, Protagonist
Édgar E. Toro, Protagonist
Zuzana Melicharová, Moderator

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03/20 18:30

Světozor Cinema – Small Hall
Vodičkova 41, Praha 1

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