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'Modra' is a Canadian drama film, directed by Ingrid Veninger and released in 2010.[[https://www.straight.com/article-373745/vancouver/modra-director-taps-teen-angst-and-family "Modra director Ingrid Veninger taps into teen angst and family"]. 'The Georgia Straight', February 9, 2011.] The film stars Hallie Switzer as Lina, a Canadian teenager visiting her extended family in Slovakia with her friend Leco (Alexander Gammell).
Switzer is Veninger's real-life daughter, and many of the extended family roles were played by Veninger's own real-life family.[
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The film premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.[[https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/2010/09/09/modra_director_dares_to_mix_family_and_filmmaking.html "Modra director dares to mix family and filmmaking"]. 'Toronto Star', September 9, 2010.] It was subsequently named to TIFF's year-end Canada's Top Ten list for 2010.[[https://nowtoronto.com/movies/canadas-top-ten-for-2010/ "Canada's Top Ten for 2010"]. 'Now', December 15, 2010.]
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