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Hostage

Original title: Rukojemník (Jak jsme hráli ?áru)
German title: Hostage *
Slovak Republic, Czech Republic, 2014

Director: Nvota, Juraj
Production company: Alef Film & Media
Co-producers: Filmové Ateliéry, Czech TV, Radio and Television of Slovakia, Un Film, Filmpark Production
Age recommendation: 13 years and up
Length: 102 min.
Film genre: Feature film

Synopsis:
Little Peter has been raised by his grandparents ever since his parents emigrated to Vienna. They want Peter to join them but have trouble using the proper government channels. Peter thus thinks up various ways to cross the border, making the commander of the border guards increasingly frustrated. But a gang of toughs who enjoy picking on weaker kids is his bigger problem. Among those who on Peter’s side are a “slow” classmate and a very likeable girl who inspires him to fi ght the bad guys. At the end of the 1960s, conditions dramatically change in his country and his dreams of crossing the border finally come true, but this will mean losing his grandparents, friends and unforgettable adventure...

Festivals:
Finale Plzen 2015, Zlin 2015, nominated for the Czech Film Award 2014, Cinekid Amsterdam 2015, Schlingel Chemnitz 2015, Cinekid Amsterdam 2015, Jeugdfilmfestival Vlaanderen 2016

Website: www.rukojemnik.sk/en

World sales address/es:
Alef (SK)

Sold to:
CinemArt (CZ)
Barracuda Movie (SK)