Hannah and Her Brothers (Slovak: Hana a jej bratia), 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.
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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)