Father (2025 film)

Father
International poster
SlovakOtec
Directed byTereza Nvotová
Written by
  • Tereza Nvotová
  • Dušan Budzak
Produced by
  • Veronika Paštéková
  • Anton Škreko
Starring
  • Milan Ondrík
  • Dominika Morávková
CinematographyAdam Suzin
Edited byNikodem Chabior
Music byPjoni
Production
company
DANAE Production
Release date
  • 28 August 2025 (2025-08-28) (Venice)
Running time
102 minutes
Countries
  • Slovakia
  • Czech Republic
  • Poland
LanguageSlovak

Father (Slovak: Otec) is a 2025 drama film directed by Tereza Nvotová, co-written by Nvotová and Dušan Budzak. Starring Milan Ondrík and Dominika Morávková, it follows a father who experiences forgotten baby syndrome.

The film had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 28 August 2025.[1] It was selected as the Slovak entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[2]

Premise

Father follows the life of a man after he experiences forgotten baby syndrome, unintentionally leaving his infant daughter in the back seat of his car.[3]

Cast

Production

In January 2021, the project took part in the When East Meets West co-production forum during the Trieste Film Festival.[4] In October 2021, it was featured at Industry@Tallinn and Baltic Event as part of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.[5] In June 2022, it joined the Sofia Meetings, held in conjunction with the Sofia International Film Festival.[6] It won the Screen International Award at the C EU Soon program at the MIA Market in October 2024.[7]

Principal photography took place in Bratislava in January and June 2024. It was filmed in one-shot by cinematographer Adam Suzin.[8]

Release

Father had its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival at the Orizzonti section.[9] The film opened the 20th International Film Festival Cinematik on 10 September 2025.[10]

The film won the Bronze Horse for Best Film at the Stockholm International Film Festival.[11]

In July 2025, Intramovies acquired the film's international sales.[12] The film released in cinemas in Slovakia on 11 September 2025, followed by a release in the Czech Republic a week later, both distributed by CinemArt.[13]

Accolades

Award / Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Stockholm International Film Festival 14 November 2025 Bronze Horse Best Film Father Won [14]
Best Screenplay Tereza Nvotová and Dušan Budzak Won
Camerimage Film Festival 22 November 2025 Cinematographer's Debuts Competition Adam Suzin Won [15]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Biennale Cinema 2025 | Otec (Father)". La Biennale di Venezia. 2025-07-11. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  2. ^ "Culture: 'Father' Announced as Slovak Oscar Entry". TASR. 10 September 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  3. ^ Vojteková, Zuzana Točíková (8 September 2023). "PRODUCTION: Tereza Nvotová Preps Slovak/Czech/Polish Drama Father". Film New Europe. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  4. ^ Economou, Vassilis (17 December 2020). "When East Meets West goes out of the box". Cineuropa. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  5. ^ Balaga, Marta (28 October 2021). "Baltic Event presents a diverse line-up of projects". Cineuropa. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  6. ^ Jeleva, Pavlina (6 June 2022). "Sofia Meetings 2022 Ready to Kick Off". Film New Europe. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  7. ^ Dams, Tim (21 October 2024). "Tereza Nvotova's 'Father' wins Screen International Award at Rome's MIA market". Screen International. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  8. ^ Kudláč, Martin (30 April 2024). "A real-life tragedy inspires Tereza Nvotová's drama Father". Cineuropa. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  9. ^ Vivarelli, Nick; Shafer, Ellise (22 July 2025). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein,' Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Bugonia' With Emma Stone, Benny Safdie's 'Smashing Machine,' Luca Guadagnino's 'After the Hunt' and More". Variety. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  10. ^ "The 20th Cinematik will open with Father – Tereza Nvotová's third feature film with a chilling theme inspired by reality". Film New Europe. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  11. ^ "Here are the winners of the Stockholm International Film Festival 2025". Mynewsdesk. 14 November 2025. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
  12. ^ Dams, Tim (22 July 2025). "Intramovies acquires Tereza Nvotová's Venice Horizons premiere and 'Screen International' prizewinner 'Father'". Screen International. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  13. ^ Pirodsky, Jason (24 July 2025). "'Father': Czech co-production from Nightsiren director Tereza Nvotová to premiere at Venice film fest". Prague Reporter. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  14. ^ "Here are the winners of the Stockholm International Film Festival 2025". Mynewsdesk. 14 November 2025. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
  15. ^ Roxborough, Scott (22 November 2025). "'Late Shift' Wins Camerimage". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
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