Summary
At the start of the 1990s, Miloš Zábranský was able to explore new creative horizons as a Czech cinema director. Stavení (Home, 1990) is far more similar to the director’s previous cryptic, abstract science-fiction film Masseba (1989) than his earlier modest drama Dům pro dva (House for Two, 1987). Dividing critics upon its release, the story, written by Pavel Hajný, relates the experiences of young Petr (Zdeněk Dolanský), who suffers from recurring visions of a mysterious house. The film’s protagonist eventually embarks on a mission to find this house, perceived as a symbol of faith to which he would like to devote himself. In a fashion similar to House for Two, Home too contains strong Christian symbolism. Petr’s spiritual journey also takes him to some exotic locations (Nepal, Egypt). Petr’s wise and elderly guide is played by Josef Kemr.
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