At Full Throttle

At Full Throttle

85 mins | Documentary | Sept. 16, 2021

Fifty-something former miner Jaroslav has always dreamt of a career as a race car driver. In a congenial and jovial manner, he represents not only the charms and struggles (especially economic) of southeastern Moravia, but also the ever more visible chasm between city and countryside. An uncommonly charismatic portrait of a man struggling with the traumas of the past who, with disarming directness, clings to the promise of good luck and a dignified life alongside a new partner.

At Full Throttle

85 mins | Documentary | Sept. 16, 2021

At Full Throttle
Fifty-something former miner Jaroslav has always dreamt of a career as a race car driver. In a congenial and jovial manner, he represents not only the charms and struggles (especially economic) of southeastern Moravia, but also the ever more visible chasm between city and countryside. An uncommonly charismatic portrait of a man struggling with the traumas of the past who, with disarming directness, clings to the promise of good luck and a dignified life alongside a new partner.
Producers Česká televize, RTVS, Arsy-Versy, D1film
Original title Láska pod kapotou
Directors Miro Remo
Writers Juraj Šlauka, Miro Remo

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