Vierka, or The Mystery of Family B's Disappearance (2006)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 16M

Director : Miroslav Janek

Synopsis

When Czech singer Ida Kelarová meets the young Roma singer, Vierka Berkyová, she discovers an extraordinary and vibrant talent. Determined to develop her musical abilities and career, she brings her and her family from their home in Slovakia to live in the Czech Republic. They are encouraged to learn new routines and develop their lives in a variety of 'productive' ways. Then, one day they disappear without trace. What began as a document about Verika develops into a mystery. [taken from the London Film Festival 2006 catalogue]

Actors

Crews

Miroslav Janek
Miroslav Janek
Director
Richard Němec
Richard Němec
Producer
Miroslav Janek
Miroslav Janek
Director of Photography
Tonička Janková
Tonička Janková
Editor
Ida Kelarová
Ida Kelarová
Music

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