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Up and Down (2004 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Up and Down' is a 2004 Czech comedy film directed by Jan Hebejk. The film first premiered in France at the Cannes Film Market on May 19, 2004.
The film was the Czech Republic's submission to the 77th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.
Plot
Milan and Goran are two criminals who smuggle illegal immigrants. One night after they complete a smuggle, they discover that one of the immigrants has left a baby behind. Milan and Goran decide to sell the baby to Lubos and Eman, who are responsible for running an illegal baby adoption center. Lubos and Eman make attempts to sell the baby to Miluska and Frantisek, a barren couple. Concurrently a university professor is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, setting into action a complicated train of family reunions, partings, and conflicts.
Cast
Awards and nominations
'Czech Lion'
*'Won', "Best Actress" - 'Emlia Vryov'
*'Won', "Best Director" - 'Jan Hebejk'
*'Won', "Best Film"
*'Won', "Best Film Poster" - 'Ales Najbrt'
*'Won', "Best Screenplay" - 'Petr Jarchovsk'
*'Won', "Critics' Award" - 'Jan Hebejk'
*Nominated, "Best Actor" - 'Jir Machcek'
*Nominated, "Best Art Direction" - 'Milan Bcek & Katarina Bielikova'
*Nominated, "Best Cinematography" - 'Jan Malr'
*Nominated, "Best Music" - 'Ales Brezina'
*Nominated, "Best Sound" - 'Michal Holubec'
*Nominated, "Best Supporting Actor" - 'Petr Forman'
*Nominated, "Best Supporting Actor" - 'Jan Tska'
*Nominated, "Best Supporting Actress" - 'Ingrid Timkov'
'Pilsen Film Festival'
*'Won', "Best Film"
References
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