Hannah and Her Brothers (), written and directed by Vladimír Adásek, is the first feature-length film from Slovakia to deal with homosexuality. The film premiered in December 2000 at the International Film Festival Bratislava and had its theatrical release in January 2001.
Premise In the local cabaret "Hannah and Her Brothers", Hana relates the story of the main character, Martin, and his journey of self-discovery through the songs of the Slovak chanteuse Hana Hegerová. The music and lyrics play an important role illustrating and commenting on the action.
Cast Vladimír Adásek as Hana Martin Keder as Martin Lucia Hurajová as Hema Marta Žuchová as Theodora Patrícia Jarjabková || Viera, Martin's mother Rudolf Kratochvíl as Vlado Juraj Mojžiš as Duga Scarlett Čanakyová as Eva Csongor Kassai as Miloš Gabriela Dzuríková as Božka Danica Koršová as Irma Veronika Turoková as Evička Dušan Cinkota as Ondrej Karol Čálik as Kveta Peter Bebjak as Professor Natália Drabiščáková as Magda Ján Martinkovič as Štefan Nora Srncová as Mail carrier
Awards 2000 International Film Festival Bratislava – Grand Prix Nomination (Vladimír Adásek)
See also Hana Hegerová discography
References
External links
Hana a jej bratia at the Slovak Film Database (in Slovak) Hannah and Her Brothers at International Film Festival Bratislava (in English)