Little Otik
Czech Republic, 2000
Jan Svankmajer's fourth feature is the story of a thirtysomething couple who, despite their infertility, yearn to have a baby. When Karel, the husband, digs up a stump that resembles a newborn, he varnishes it and presents it to his wife, Bozena, hoping to comfort her and fill the void in their lives. Brilliant, funny, and frightening, Little Otik is a wonderfully entertaining and disturbing film. Little Otik won a Czech Lion for Best Film and Best Art Direction (2002), the Don Quixote Award - Special Mention at the Pilsen Film Festival (2001) and the Kristian Award at the Czech Critics Awards (2002). www.rottentomatoes.com
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