Filthy 2017
"Some things can't be washed away."
Tereza Nvotová's raw and haunting drama *Filthy (2017)* plunges into the shattered innocence of Lena, a 17-year-old girl from a comfortable home whose world of secret nighttime romances and poetic mornings by the Danube is violently torn apart by a brutal assault.
Director: Tereza Nvotová
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Filthy (2017) about?
*Filthy (2017)* follows Lena, a sheltered 17-year-old whose life unravels after a brutal assault shatters her sense of safety. Trapped in silence and despair, she spirals into self-destruction, forcing her family to confront their helplessness and seek desperate solutions.
Who directed Filthy?
Filthy was directed by Tereza Nvotová, a filmmaker known for her incisive, emotionally charged storytelling.
Who stars in Filthy?
The film features Dominika Morávková-Zeleníková in the lead role, alongside Anna Jakab Rakovská, Róbert Jakab, and supporting turns from Anna Šišková and Luboš Veselý.
Is Filthy (2017) worth watching?
If you're drawn to unflinching character dramas that explore trauma and resilience, *Filthy (2017)* is a powerful, if harrowing, experience. It's a film that demands attention but rewards with its honesty and emotional depth.
How long is Filthy?
Filthy has a runtime of 87 minutes.
About Filthy (2017) — A raw drama on trauma and healing
Tereza Nvotová's raw and haunting drama *Filthy (2017)* plunges into the shattered innocence of Lena, a 17-year-old girl from a comfortable home whose world of secret nighttime romances and poetic mornings by the Danube is violently torn apart by a brutal assault. Instead of healing, she spirals into withdrawal and a desperate suicide attempt, forcing her desperate family to turn to a psychiatric institute for answers. The film captures the suffocating weight of trauma with unflinching realism, weaving together themes of vulnerability, family helplessness, and the excruciating fragility of youth.
With a steady gaze and unembellished storytelling, *Filthy (2017)* refuses to look away from the aftermath of violence, portraying Lena's emotional collapse not as a spectacle, but as a quiet, devastating unraveling. The atmosphere is thick with tension—each scene laden with the unsaid, the unseen—and the performances by Dominika Morávková-Zeleníková, Anna Jakab Rakovská, and Róbert Jakab anchor the narrative in raw, deeply human emotion. It's a story that lingers long after the credits roll, a stark reminder of how trauma reshapes lives in ways that cannot be washed away.