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

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.

Justice Missuse of Power Social Exclusion

Basic information about the film

Title	The Impossibility
Original Title	Dům bez východu
Original Language	Czech
Znění	original 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)
Premiéra	Czech distribution premiere
Film type	Full-length documentary
Year of Production	2024
Country of Origin	Czech Republic
Length	146 min.
Tags	Justice, Missuse of Power, Social Exclusion
Director	Tomáš Hlaváček
Sales	Filmotor s.r.o Michaela Cajkova michaela@filmotor.com

All screenings

03/23 14:00

Moving Station
Koperníkova 574/56, Plzeň

Language:
Subtitles: Czech

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