Gritty Eyes

fiction film  |  30 min  |  2023  |  SK, CZ
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When growing up hurts like hell

writer, director
Juraj Janiš
producers
Barbara Janišová Feglová, Julie Marková Žačková
co-producer
Zuzana Balkóová (RTVS)
cinematography
Filip Marek
editing
Marek Kráľovský
music
Jonatán Pastirčák
sound design
Samuel Jurkovič

SYNOPSIS

Miňo doesn’t ask much from life: some spare change, the occasional joint, and someone he could love. His family has fallen apart, so he seeks closeness with his brother and his brother’s girlfriend, whom he’s secretly in love with. They make a living through petty theft and live one day at a time—until one fateful night changes Miňo’s life forever.


Premiere:
13. 11. 2023, Caminhos Film Festival
Festivals & Awards:
Bogocine, Landshut Short Film Festival, Febiofest IFF, Sentiero Film Factory – Best Editing Award, Cittador IFF – Best Coming-of-Age Award, Brno 16, ZubrOFFka ISFF, ASFS Awards - Best Short Film Editing Award
"I believe in the healing power of storytelling. That’s why I consider making a film about poverty and where it leads as my contribution to the society I live in."
Juraj Janiš, director
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