THE VISITORS
Czech Republic, Norway, Slovakia 2022 – Director: Veronika Lišková – Original language: Czech, English, Norwegian – Subtitles: English
A paradise of ice and snow. Ever since Zdenka, a young anthropologist, moved to Svalbard, she has been fascinated by the wild beauty of the Arctic landscape. Like Zdenka, people from 52 nations have taken up residence in the small settlement of Longyearbyen. But the fragile equilibrium of the international community is under threat. Rare insights into life on the boundaries of human habitation. Anne Thomé
In cooperation with Rachel Carson Center
English/Original Title: NÁVŠTĚVNÍCI. Writer: Veronika Lišková. Camera: Vojtěch Vančura. Sound: Jakub Jurásek, Jan Richtr. Editing: Marek Šulík. Production: Cinémotif Films s.r.o.. Producer: Kristýna Michálek Květová, Martina Netíková. Length: 83 min. International Sales: Taskovski Films.
Biography
Veronika Lišková
Studied cultural studies at Charles University and screenwriting and dramaturgy at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. Before her feature film debut, she made several TV documentaries. Lišková worked as a curator and acquisition manager at DAFilms.
Filmography
DANIEL'S WORLD, CZ 2014, 74 min.
