Aleš Palán
moderator (open-mic discussion)
Better Go Mad in the Wild
(Raději zešílet v divočině)
Is it possible to escape the modern world and survive solely in the company of one’s brother, a few pets, and one’s own imagination? An intimate look at the magical coexistence of modern-day hermits in the Šumava mountains, where isolation is anything but silent and reality can sometimes slip away.
Twin brothers František and Ondřej Klišík live off the grid in Šumava. Their only companions are each other and their pets. Each has developed their own coping mechanisms for the constraints of constantly being together: František increasingly retreats into fantasy worlds and dreams of learning to fly, while Ondřej observes his brother’s attempts with a more critical, rational eye. Inspired by the book of the same name by Aleš Palán and Jan Šibík, the film questions the rules of the world around us through an escape from everyday reality. This documentary about two brothers is a visually playful portrait of long-term isolation and the evolving dynamics of a sibling relationship, set against the backdrop of natural cycles.
Czech CompetitionBasic information about the film
| Title | Better Go Mad in the Wild |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Czech |
| Subtitles | English |
| Film type | Full-length documentary |
| Year of Production | 2025 |
| Country of Origin | Czech Republic, Slovakia |
| Length | 84 min. |
| Director | Miro Remo |
| Sales |
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