Sama v čase normálnosti (2021)
A Czech drama set in the era of socialist normalization, where a widowed nurse's carefully ordered world begins to crack under the weight of an unexpected connection.
Sama v čase normálnosti - Movie Information
- Original Title: Sama v čase normálnosti
- Release Year: 2021
- Directed by: Viktor Polesný
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Original Language: Czech
- Spoken Languages: Czech
- Production Companies: Česká televize
- Production Countries: Czech Republic
Sama v čase normálnosti - Plot
Every day, head nurse Marta's life is an exhausting merry-go-round of the most tedious duties. She recently became a widow and is alone with her teenage son. She doesn't complain about anything, convincing herself as a true communist that she lives in paradise and is safe. Everything around her is normal, after all. Everyone is looking forward to a better tomorrow. But then comes a turning point that turns her life upside down. A young, cheeky hospital maintenance worker named Oskar, with hair down to his shoulders and opinions that shatter Marty's safe, normal world into pieces, enters her lonely life. Her relationship with the nonconformist young man changes all her previous certainties about life, as was possible under the socialist regime, in times of "normality."
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Sama v čase normálnosti - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Viktor Polesný
Main Cast
- Nela Boudová
- Daniel Bambas
- Zdena Herfortová
- Hana Ševčíková
- Jan Kačer
- David Prachař
- Pavel Nečas
- Radana Herrmannová
- Aneta Krejčíková
- Josef Láska
Writers
- Lucie Konášová
Sama v čase normálnosti - FAQs
What is Sama v čase normálnosti about?
The film follows Marta, a widowed head nurse living under Czechoslovakia's socialist regime, who convinces herself that life is perfectly normal. Her quiet routine is disrupted when Oskar, a long-haired, nonconformist hospital worker, enters her world and challenges everything she has accepted as truth.
How does Oskar change Marta's life in the film?
Oskar's free-spirited attitude and willingness to question the regime force Marta to confront the illusions she has built around herself. Their unlikely relationship gradually dismantles her certainties, pushing her toward a more honest reckoning with her own loneliness and the oppressive normalcy she has accepted without question.
What historical setting frames the story?
The film is set during Czechoslovakia's era of "normalization" — the period following the 1968 Prague Spring when the communist regime enforced ideological conformity and suppressed dissent. This backdrop gives the personal story of Marta and Oskar a powerful political and emotional resonance.
Who directed Sama v čase normálnosti?
The film was directed by Viktor Polesný, a Czech filmmaker. The screenplay was written by Lucie Konášová, with cinematography by Vladimír Holomek and Vlastimil Sellák, and editing by Lenka Polesná. The score was composed by Ondřej Brousek.
Who are the main actors in this film?
Nela Boudová leads the cast as the head nurse Marta, alongside Daniel Bambas as the rebellious Oskar. The supporting cast includes Zdena Herfortová, Hana Ševčíková, Jan Kačer, David Prachař, Pavel Nečas, Radana Herrmannová, Aneta Krejčíková, and Josef Láska.
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What films are similar to Sama v čase normálnosti?
If this film appeals to you, you might also enjoy XX/XY (2002), My Neighbor Adolf (2022), Hungry Hearts (2015), The Nest (2020), and Chéri (2009). These films share themes of personal transformation, complex relationships, and the weight of social expectation.
Who produced Sama v čase normálnosti?
The film was produced by Česká televize, the Czech public broadcaster, which has a long tradition of supporting quality domestic drama. This production context places the film within a rich lineage of Czech television cinema exploring national history and personal identity.
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