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Photos by Mladen Pikulic
Where does a family visit end and a home invasion begin? A comedy about a horror that each of us may encounter.
Translator Jirka and physiotherapist Aneta, a couple in their thirties, are at a stage in their relationship where everything is going smoothly. However, when Jirka’s mother—a woman whose presence is impossible to ignore—arrives for what should be a short visit, things slowly spiral into chaos, as her stay turns into an invasion that disrupts their lives. This low-budget indie film by Jan Vejnar and Tomas Pavlicek, a directing duo with a love for genre films, delivers an entertaining blend of dark comedy, psychological drama, and a hint of horror. Unafraid to ask the crucial question, ‘Can mothers sometimes become the worst monsters of all?’—this film stands as one of the most praised Czech films of the past year.
Both screenings will include a Q&A with the directors Tomáš Pavlíček and Jan Vejnar.
Enjoy a cocktail after the screening on Saturday 30 November at 20:45h.
Saturday, 30 November – 19:00
Sunday, 1 December – 13:00
ENGLISH SUBTITLES | 85 MIN
DUTCH PREMIERE
Q&A with the directors
COCKTAIL AFTER SCREENING
PRISLA V NOCI | Tomáš Pavlíček, Jan Vejnar | 2023 | Czech Republic
PRODUCTION
Eva Pavlickova, Pavel Vacha, Tomas Pavlícek, Jan Vejnar, Simon Dvoracek – Bratri s.r.o.; Czech Television, PFX, Soundsquare, Artcam Films, Drive film factory
SCREENPLAY
Tomas Pavlicek, Jan Vejnar
DOP
Simon Dvoracek
EDITING
Jakub Vansa
CAST
Simona Pekova, Annette Nesvadbova, Jiri Rendl, Vladimír Kratina
FESTIVALS & AWARDS (SELECTION)
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, 2023 – World Premiere, Special Screenings | Finale Pilsen International Film Festival, 2023 – Student Jury Award for the Best Feature Film | Czech Film Critics’ Awards, 2023 – Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress | Czech Lions, 2024 – Best Director, Best Actress
DIRECTOR’S BIO
The directing duo Pavlíček-Vejnar collaborated for the first time on the script and direction of the Czech Critic’s Awards evening. It was here that the idea to join forces and create a joint film was born. Due to the complex financing, the couple chose an alternative route. The film “She Came at Night” was created only thanks to the contribution of the directors and producers and the personal commitment of the entire crew.