She Came at Night

When a couple of thirty-somethings welcome one of their mothers into their home, they unwittingly invite chaos into their peaceful lives. Valerie, a glamorous woman in her sixties, in energetic diva mode, gradually takes over their apartment and their minds, transforming their haven into a battleground. As the creeping home invasion gains force, certainties are undermined and the boundaries of privacy are demolished. This hilarious comedy, led by Simona Peková's standout performance as the mother-from-hell, explores the invasion of privacy and the clash of familial bonds we have all experienced, delivering both laughter and an emotional punch.
Dir. Jan Vejnar, Tomáš Pavlíček, Czech Republic 2023, 85’, English subtitles
Cast: Simona Peková, Annette Nesvadbová, Jiří Rendl, Vladimír Kratina, Judit Bárdos
Premiered at the 2023 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Best Director, Best Actress, Czech Lion Award 2023
Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Czech Film Critics´ Awards 2023

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