SEEfest - Crush My Heart

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Austria
North American Premiere
Director: Alexandra Makarová
Producers: Simon Schwarz, Konstantin Seitz
Cast: Roman Pokuta, Simona Kovácová, Frantisek Balog, Simonida Selimović

The first feature by Slovakian director Alexandra Makarova is an Austrian Romeo and Juliet love story with Roma protagonists. Winner of “Best Screenplay” and “Audience Award” at European festivals, …..

Two Romany teenagers fall in love after being sent away from their poor village in Eastern Slovakia to beg on the streets of wealthy Vienna. For the first time they get a glimpse of happiness, but it doesn't last long…

This screening is supported by the Consulate General of Austria.