Victim (2022 film)
Victim (Czech: Oběť) is a 2022 Slovak-Czech-German thriller-drama film directed by Michal Blaško. The film premiered at the Horizons section of the 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival. It was selected as the Slovak entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards.
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| Directed by | Michal Blaško |
| Screenplay by | Jakub Medvecký |
| Cinematography | Adam Mach |
| Edited by | Petr Hasalík |
Release date | 2022 |
Plot
Cast
- Vita Smačeljuk as Irina
- Gleb Kuchuk as Igor
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Horizons section of the 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival.[1][2][3] It was later screened at various festivals, including the 47th Toronto Film Festival, the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival and the 27th Busan International Film Festival.[2]
Reception
The film was nominated to four Czech Lion Awards, for best film, best director, best screenplay and best actress.[2] It was selected as the Slovak entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards.[4]
References
- Kiang, Jessica (10 September 2022). "'Victim' Review: A Mother's Love and a Son's Lie Expose a Community Corroded by Hate and Politics". Variety. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- Hloušková, Lenka (2 March 2023). "Čeští lvi: Nejvíce nominací získal Arvéd. Divákům se nejvíce líbily Devadesátky - Novinky". Novinky (in Czech). Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- Kumar, Arun (6 September 2022). "Victim [2022] 'Venice' Review – A Mother's Unexpected Encounter with Politics of Polarization". High On Films. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- Dalton, Ben (14 September 2022). "Slovakia selects Venice, Toronto title 'Victim' as Oscars 2023 international feature entry". Screen International. Retrieved 25 April 2023.