Hellcats

feature film by Tomáš Michálek
development / financing

SYNOPSIS

Pavlína is leaving a rehab but instead of starting the “new life” she has to start taking care of her mother, also an alcoholic. When the Alzheimer enters their life, surprisingly their past wrongs disappear and the unpleasant situations become more bearable. Dark, raw and honest comedy portrayal of love, care, and the challenges of modern life.

PROJECT DETAILS

Original title: Příšery
Country: Czech Republic, Slovakia, France
Produced by: Cinémotif Films (CZ), Punkchart film (SK)
With the support of: Czech Audiovisual Fund (development), Creative Europe Media, Ministry of Culture Czech Republic

CREDITS

Director: Tomáš Michálek
Writer: Eugen Liška
Cinematographer: Dušán Husár
Producers: Kristýna Michálek Květová, Martina Netíková

Funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU
Project name: Příšery – vývoj
Project registration number: 0463000008
Call: Výzva č. 0463 – Tvorba hraných, dokumentárních a animovaných audiovizuálních děl v rámci Národního plánu obnovy – iniciativa Kreativní vouchery komponenty 4.5 Rozvoj kulturního a kreativního sektoru
Call guarantor: Odbor umění, knihoven a kreativních odvětví
Objective of the subsidy: Support for professions and activities related to the professional development and production of feature, documentary and animated audiovisual works intended for cinematographic, television, VOD, film or festival distribution.
Project summary: The project supported the development of the audiovisual work Příšery through collaboration with professionals in screenwriting, dramaturgy, directing, creative production, cinematography, and graphic design. Based on the autobiographical writings of Hana Vondráčková, the work focuses on the adaptation and creative shaping of the source material. The result includes a developed screenplay concept, artistic vision, and collaborative groundwork essential for the next phases of production.
Territory of impact: Czechia