We Have Never Been Modern

A slow-burning, somber detective story that immerses you in a rigid 1930s world where personal and social truths are unearthed.

Directed by

Matěj Chlupáček

Genres

Crime, Drama

Starring

Eliška Křenková, Miloslav König, Milan Ondrík

Tagline

A better world is not for everyone

Overview

Helena, is about to give birth and face a rosy future in a modern city, as the pregnant wife of an important factory manager. However, all her illusions soon perish, as the dead body of a newborn intersex baby is found in the middle of their factory. Helena needs to find out what happened here for the safety of her own child, but she runs into her own prejudices.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, justice, family

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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