Katka
"This is not a film about drug abuse, but a film about the replenishing power of life, about values and their price, about mothers and their relationship with their children."
Originally released in 2010. Katka is a documentary film. directed by Helena Třeštíková.
Starring Kateřina Bradáčová
Synopsis
“You bet on someone in the beginning of the process and then you wait and see what life does with them.” This is how Czech director Helena Trestikova explains her long-term documentaries. Following on from the European Film Academy Award winning RENE (2008), Trestikova brings us KATKA – 14 years in the life of a drug addict. KATKA is an extraordinarily raw and uncensored character portrait of a troubled young woman living on the edge of human existence, desperately searching for love and salvation. Will she find it in the rehab? Will she find it in the arms of the man she loves? Or in the first cry of her long-desired baby? Tagging along with her through the back streets and squalors of Prague, Trestikova gets deep under the skin of a person most of us would cross the road to avoid, and shows us Katka’s profoundly human face. You might be angry with Katka, or your heart may go out to her. One thing is certain – you will never forget her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Negativ
- Česká televize
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katka about?
“You bet on someone in the beginning of the process and then you wait and see what life does with them.” This is how Czech director Helena Trestikova explains her long-term documentaries. Follo...
Who directed Katka?
Katka was directed by Helena Třeštíková.
How long is Katka?
Katka has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Katka released?
Katka was released on February 25, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Katka?
The main cast of Katka includes Kateřina Bradáčová.