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Wikipedia article
'Andel Exit' (also called as Angel Exit) is a 2000 Czech drama movie directed by Vladimr Michlek with Jan Cechticky and Klra Issov. The movie was based on the 1995 novel of Jchym Topol named Andl. The movie earned two Czech Lion Awards in 2000 for Best Design and Best Editing.
The movie vividly depicts the former atmosphere and architecture around Andl in the 1990s, before the progressive renovation of the neighbourhood. The efforts came to fruition in the early 2000s with the construction of Zlat Andl, a multi-purpose office and business development, followed by a shopping centre an many more new businesses.
Synopsis
The film is about Mike, an addict and a thief, who decided to get away from drugs after falling for his new neighbour Jane. However his girlfriend Kaja keeps an influence on him and convinces him to cook one last batch. Following the tricks of Kaja, Mike ends up in South Africa where he gets involved with local gangsters and meth dealers.
Cast
*Jan echtick as Mikes
*Klra Issov as Kja
*Zuzana Stivnov as Jana
*Vojtch Pavlek as Luks
*Pavel Landovsk as Machata
*Eva Holubov as Machatov
*Vra Galatkov as Head Nurse
*Martin Sitta as Cinca
*Jan Kehr as Pikna
*Lucie Vchov as Kja
*Markta Tanner as Stepa
*ofie Hradilkov as Nada
*Pavel Zajek as Luria
*Martin Telvk as Guinea pig
Production
After being impressed by the novel of Jchym Topol named Andl, director Vladimr Michlek met with him and asked Topol to accompany with him in the screenplay. The film commenced its shooting on December 24, 1999.
Reception
The movie was met with positive reviews. CER said that despite having an infantile plot, the film worked best on the microscopic level by picking up the minutiae of modern life and capturing the ills of a generation on screen. Film Blitz also noted that the film provide an eye-opening picture of a rarely-seen side of Prague: life in ageing decrepit appartement blocks near the metro station Andl near the centre of the city, of peddled religious icons and groceries bought on credit, where meaningless sex and drugs are used as an escape by the main characters.
Awards
Czech Lion Awards , 2000
* 'Won', Best Design - Vladimr Michlek and Martin Strba
* 'Won', Best Editing - Ji Broek
* Nominated, Best Actress - Klra Issov
* Nominated, Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Zuzana Stivnov
* Nominated, Best Director - Vladimr Michlek
* Nominated, Best Cinematography - Martin Strba
* Nominated, Best Sound - Radim Hladk Jr.
Trivia
* The movie was shot entirely digitally using a skeleton crew and then transferred onto 35mm film
* Klra Issov shaved her head completely bald (on screen) for the movie.
References
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