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Film Info
This powerful romance proves that true love can emerge from the most unlikely of places. Lea (Lenka Vlasakova) is a mute 21-year-old who is still affected by a major childhood trauma, while Herbert (Christian Redl) is a sad 51-year-old who continues to mourn the death of his wife. Lea strikingly resembles Herbert's wife, which sparks a connection that eventually results in marriage. At first, the couple are awkward and uncomfortable, but gradually they begin to lean on one another until their walls of defense begin to crumble. Featuring impassioned performances by Vlasakova and Redl, Ivan Fila's film is a touching romantic drama.
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FESTIVALS
- Cinequest Film Festival 1998 (San Jose, United States)
- European Union Film Festival 1998 (Various)
- Angers European First Film Festival 1997 (Angers, France)
- Brussels International Film Festival 1997 (Brussels, Belgium)
- Max Ophüls Festival 1997 (Saarbrücken, Germany)
- Sochi International Film Festival 1997 (Moscow, Russia)
- Stockholm International Film Festival 1996 (Stockholm, Sweden)
- Venice International Film Festival 1996 (Venice, Italy)
Awards
- Audience Award (Winner)
1997 Max Ophüls Festival (Saarbrücken, Germany) - Audience Award (Winner)
1997 Brussels International Film Festival (Brussels, Belgium) - Audience Award (Winner)
1997 Angers European First Film Festival (Angers, France) - Best Actress (Winner)
1998 Czech Lions (Czech Republic) - Best Cinematography (Winner)
1998 Czech Lions (Czech Republic) - Best Design Achievement (Nominee)
1998 Czech Lions (Czech Republic)