Marcela

Mar 8 2007 N/A 1h 20m
Documentary, Drama

The life of Marcela, an ordinary Czech woman is explored throughout several decades of her life. We are engaged to struggle and fight back with Marcela as her tragic life unfolds before our eyes especially when dealing with her daughter’s unexpected death, which almost drives her to suicide. The film was initially part of a series about the fate of six married couples, but the events that happened throughout Marcela’s life were the reason why the director decided to focus solely on a documentary about her.

Plot

The film begins the same year Marcela marries Jiri. It then follows her for 26 year as she endures the failure of her marriage, and the hardships of raising a child with severe developmental problems. The sudden death of her daughter Ivanka in 2005 is a severe blow to Marcela's being, and she she begins struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Written by

Helena Trestíková

Directed by

Helena Trestíková

Cast

Marie Prokesová

Crew

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Production Countries

Czech Republic

Production Companies

Negativ, Ceská televize

Languages

Ceský

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
108
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA