I Don't Love You Anymore

"Juz cie nie kocham" is a right powerful coming-of-age story, a joint effort between three fine countries: Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Romania. Writer/director Zdenek Jiráský has a knack for letting the pictures do the talking, with long stretches where nary a word is spoken. And the way he uses them phonograph recordings to show how the youngsters communicate, that's a clever touch. We're all glued to our screens these days, that's a fact, and we've come to expect it. But this picture, it makes you think about how we're always itching to record everything, even when we're right there in the thick of it. The film paints a vivid picture of two teenagers, two misfits finding harmony in their imperfections. It's a sight to behold.

Young Daniel Zeman, he's a real talent, and the director knows it. He uses Zeman's star power to take this tale from Ustecky kraj in the Czech Republic and give it a universal appeal.

Now, this picture was made with the help of Sony, they provided their Alpha 7a camera and D-Cinema sound equipment. And the filmmakers, they were smart enough to weave that into the story itself. Daniel Zeman, he's always toting around that Sony Xperia phone, and the film, it's shot in that widescreen 2:40 format, same as what we see on our own picture boxes. And those Sony Alpha cameras, they capture colors like you wouldn't believe, even in the dust and grime of the city, it's like a rainbow caught on film. It's like we're seeing the whole thing through young Daniel's eyes, the way he sees the world with that camera of his, always recording.

Zdenek Jiráský, he's a filmmaker with a bright future, mark my words. Hope to see Hollywood snap him up so he can bring us more stories worth watching.

It starts with potential, offering a glimpse of an intriguing escape story led by two young protagonists, Tereza (12) and Marek (13). However, as the film progresses, it becomes clear that the initial promise is never fully realized. While the actors deliver commendable performances and the camera work is competent, the film ultimately falls flat. The story feels dull and empty, lacking the emotional depth needed to connect with the audience. There's a distinct absence of emotion throughout, which makes it difficult to engage with the characters or care about their journey. Visually, film is underwhelming, with no experimental flair or striking cinematography to elevate the narrative. The film plays it safe, staying within the confines of a solid but unremarkable format. It feels more like a decent student project than a fully developed feature, delivering on form but missing the heart and soul needed to make it memorable. Though the film starts off strong, hinting at a more engaging and promising narrative, it quickly loses momentum and leaves the viewer disengaged.