Directed by Tereza Nvotova

fiction | 103 min. | Slovakia, Czech, Poland

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Inspired by a true story, film follows a devoted father whose life is shattered by a single tragic mistake, pushing his marriage and his will to live to the brink. Facing a prison sentence, he begins to realize that his failure may be rooted deep in the architecture of human mind.

Told in long, uninterrupted takes, Father is a raw, intimate portrait of love, shame and the quiet struggle to forgive the unforgivable.

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• World premiere at VENICE Orizzonti 2025

• Slovakia’s candidate for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category

• Academy Shortlist for the European Film Awards 2026

• Golden Frog for Best Cinematographer's debut at EnergaCamerimage 2025​

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