Regie:
Tereza KopáčováKamera:
Pavel BerkovičMusik:
David HlaváčBesetzung:
Lukáš Vaculík, David Máj, Vasil Fridrich, Martin Finger, Tomáš Bambušek, Kristýna Ryška, Jiří Hána, Kryštof Bartoš, Ondřej Nosálek, Jiří Kout (mehr)Inhalte(1)
Director Tereza Kopáčová's two-part film about the methanol affair in 2012. The fates of the toxic alcohol distributors, their victims, and police investigators from Zlín. Ruda works in a wiper fluid factory and is about to be fired. He needs to draw swindler Malota with an idea how to cut down the price of alcohol mixture to for peddling... Over a few weeks, alcohol made from this blend killed at least 38 people and poisoned at least 80. It was available anywhere. Do you know what you're drinking? (Finále Plzeň)
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Zur Zeit, wenn unser Kinovertrieb für tschechische Filme völlig tot und beschämend ist, kommt das tschechische Fernsehen damit. Mach weiter so! Und ich werde mir einen Schluck gönnen.
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Eine hervorragende Aussage darüber, "wie es gewesen ist“. Realistisch, detailliert, hinreißend, emotional, grausam. Im zweiten Teil mit der detektivischen Ebene gibt es auch trockenen Humor. Die Ernsthaftigkeit und der Kampf um die Zeit würden sonst, ohne eine Entspannung, bei den Zuschauer*innen fast zu depressiven Zuständen führen. Zwei dramaturgisch intensive Stunden mit Schauspielerinnen und Schauspielern, die nicht so oft zu sehen sind und perfekt ausgesucht wurden, und mit einem hochwertigen Drehbuch, dass geschickt mit jeder Figur und jeder bedeutenden Szene arbeitet. Was hier eigentlich jede ist – nur die emotionalen Szenen sind zusätzlich in tollen langen Aufnahmen gestaltet. Eine Meisterleistung der Regisseurin. HBO-Qualität vom Tschechischen Fernsehen. ****1/2
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It happens once every few years, but at Kavčí Hory they hit the jackpot and at the right moment distilled one of the most bizarre cases of the Czech liquor business. The first half goes smoothly without stumbling, and the viewer can only wonder how this duo of complete idiots mix a batch for which bartender certifications are not even awarded in the most remote corner of eastern Moravia. The director pumps it into the viewer with shots, relentlessly, all while holding a disturbing cymbal and with great actors (the hunchbacked Vaculík evokes sympathy, David Máj anger and Bambušek gives a lesson in being an asshole for years to come). When the police team enters the game, it takes a completely different direction and starts flowing in liters (emotion and tension), occasionally reaching far beyond the usual genre framework of Czech crime stories. The unfamiliar actors (the excellent Finger and charismatic Fridrich) perform brilliantly written dialogues, with no friction anywhere, and even though you know who will spend life in prison and who will play it through lawyers in the end, it won't let you breathe. Who cares about the simplification? This is high-quality stuff that I enjoyed tasting for three hours.
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The distribution of toxic alcohol was a major case in the Czech environment, which outraged the public - declaring a temporary prohibition in the Czech Republic, known for its friendly and liberal attitude towards alcohol consumption, meant both an act of desperation and significant political courage. However, the result of the television processing of the case is not a great film, let alone an extraordinary drama. Ambitious and high-quality cinematography could have turned the event into an impressive genre film that would appeal to a wide international audience. The result of Czech efforts is something that can certainly be considered above average locally, but at the same time, it does not fully utilize its potential. Only the thriller-like sound design and, above all, the portrayal of an unscrupulous trader by the charismatic Lukáš Vaculík are honestly worthy of four stars. The film sticks to well-known facts and does not attempt to investigate what is hidden beneath the surface. This was partly due to the fact that the screenwriter, Lenka Szántó, worked the case while staying abroad in Israel and relied solely on media coverage. For me, it is worth 3.5 stars, this time rounding up against my established habits because Czech cinema simply needs encouragement. Overall impression: 70%.
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After a long time, we got a great Czech crime film that doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not, simply showing the true face of tough investigative work by the police, which is a big plus. I expected that filmmakers might eventually tackle the methanol scandal, as they say, but they came out with a film about this tragedy after just six years. Personally, I don’t consider it rushed; quite the opposite. I couldn’t quite understand why they made it into two parts totaling 180 minutes, but believe me, my concerns dissipated after a few seconds—the film flows quickly. I must give credit for the idea of creating two parts, each focusing on different aspects. The first part is dedicated to the "geniuses" who came up with the idea to make big money and to the people who accidentally ended up with the tainted alcohol. It’s slower, but it captivates with impressive performances and chilling music. The second part focuses on the investigative work of the detectives, with a faster-paced plot, and I enjoyed Finger’s Martin Finger's performance here. I was a bit disgusted by the film (mainly due to the actions of the guilty parties), as the responsible individuals acted like actual hyenas, indifferent to the fact that they caused the deaths of many people and inflicted lifelong consequences on others, all while profiting financially. It's truly disgusting. Otherwise, it’s a very good film; it’s not worth a perfect score, but it’s not far from it. I give it 82%.
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