20th Annual Pavel Koutecký Award | February 9–12, 2026 | Prague

The Landscape of Human Essence

9. 2. 2026
21:00
Short film
directed by
Jana Hunterová
produced by
Pavel Sadílek (Simpliblue), Irena Andreevska (Art Point - Gumno), Jessica Mackie Hunter (women kill me)
year
2025
duration
14 minutes
country
Czechia, North Macedonia, Great Britain
language
Macedonian with Czech and English subtitles

The story of eighty-year-old Ljubica, who has spent her entire life in a remote village in the Macedonian mountains, surrounded by wild nature. Despite solitude, harsh conditions, and the threat of wolves, she remains faithful to the land of her ancestors, where she finds calm, strength, and inner freedom in everyday rituals.

 

Jana Hunterová is a documentary filmmaker and photographer working on long-term author-driven projects that combine observational documentary, experimental film, and a strong sense of place. Her work explores social and environmental themes in the Czech Republic and abroad. She also teaches audiovisual practice and holds a PhD from the Institute of Creative Photography in Opava.