A group of people is standing outside in front of a building, and a woman is holding a child in her arms.

Full-length documentary

Czech Competition

The Impossibility

(Dům bez východu)

Director Tomáš Hlaváček has long focused on the poverty industry and decent housing for those living in substandard conditions. Here, he explores these topics from the perspective of the residents of Brno’s “Kuncovka” flats.

Several Roma families are bullied by the arrogant landlord who randomly cuts off their water and power and openly displays his racism. The police and the city aren’t able to take meaningful action. Only thanks to the initiative of activists and lawyers does the months-long dispute end up in court. This detailed chronicle of the frustrating struggle shows how uncertain the basic rights of people living in poverty are in Czechia.

JusticeMissuse of PowerSocial Exclusion

Basic information about the film

TitleThe Impossibility
Original TitleDům bez východu
Original LanguageCzech
Zněníoriginal audio, children’s films dubbed in Czech
Subtitles Czech subtitles, select films have descriptive Czech or English subtitles (look for the accessibility icons next to each screening)
PremiéraCzech distribution premiere
Film typeFull-length documentary
Year of Production2024
Country of OriginCzech Republic
Length146 min.
Tags Justice, Missuse of Power, Social Exclusion
Director Tomáš Hlaváček
Sales Filmotor s.r.o
Michaela Cajkova
michaela@filmotor.com

All screenings

Under the Cherry Tree
Ctiborova 1837, Kladno

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Czech Competition