Buko (film)

Buko is a 2022 Czech comedy drama film starring Anna Cónová. Directed and written by Alice Nellis, it tells story of a search and need for freedom on a farm. The title role was played by eponymous domestic horse. The film premiered on 7 July 2022 at the 56th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Cinemart released the film in theatres on 29 September 2022.

Plot
Jarmila is dealing with a dilemma: She has to face a decision on how to deal with the end of her life. She can spend it either as a patient waiting for the end or with a personal rebellion in the form of a quite unexpected adventure. Retired circus horse named Buko unexpectedly enters her life and this change for Jarmila represents a step towards the desired mental freedom.

Cast

 * Anna Cónová as Jarmila Šestáková
 * Miroslav Krobot as Antonín Šesták, Jarmila's husband
 * Petra Špalková as Tamara, Jarmila's daughter
 * Jan Cina as Tomáš, Jarmila's son
 * Martha Issová as Tereza, autistic librarian
 * Lenka Termerová as Tereza's mother
 * Martin Kubačák as Karel, farmer
 * Jana Oľhová as Karel's mother
 * Martin Šulík
 * Filip Menzel
 * Marian Roden

Awards
For her role as Tereza, Martha Issová received her first Czech Lion Award for Best Supporting Actress, which she dedicated to autistic people.