Czech Film Night

This film depicts the annual ritual of “zabijacka,” where extended families come together to butcher and process a pig. Beyond showing the practical tasks, Martinec revels in the intimate portraits this event allows. …Through its subtle glimpses of interpersonal exchanges, the film exhumes layered stories that feel profoundly human. Light humor and melancholy mix as tradition shapes both bond and division. Supported by a cast of non-professionals, Martinec brings an intimate authenticity to everyday struggles that resonate universally. As the day unfolds from dusk to dawn, Our Lovely Pig Slaughter paints an insightful group portrait with the annual slaughter at its heart.

INFO

18.30 = CINEMA CAFÉ OPENS
19.30 = “OUR LOVELY PIG SLAUGHTER” (2024) directed by Adam Martinec, 2024, 84 minutes

Film screened with english subtitles.