Director Tereza Nvotová announced on Instagram that she has finished working on a project she worked on for three years, a miniseries titled Naši ľudia, which explores the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová alongside subsequent events in Slovak society. The production involved contributions from Czech Television, along with public broadcasters ZDF in Germany, ARTE in France, and HBO, with a scheduled premiere for next year.
Production Challenges and International Backing
Nvotová shared details of the project in a social media post, noting that filming took place despite an unfavorable situation in Slovakia. She credited the completion of the project largely to the backing of international public broadcasters and HBO. “The miniseries Naši ľudia – about the murder of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírova – managed to be filmed despite the unfavorable situation in Slovakia mainly thanks to Czech Television and public television stations in Germany (ZDF), France (ARTE) and HBO,” Nvotová stated. She added that the story transcends state borders because it addresses universal themes of power, truth, empathy, and greed.
Did You Know? The families of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová were involved in the creation of the miniseries from the very beginning of the project.
Cast, Crew, and Upcoming Release
The miniseries features a script written by Miro Šifra and is produced by Jakub Viktorín and Tomáš Hrubý. Reporting from Czech Television indicates that the cast includes Ladislav Bédi and Jakub Švec. Commenting on his involvement, Ján Jackuliak expressed gratitude for the project, stating that it would open many eyes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the miniseries Naši ľudia about?
The miniseries focuses on the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová, as well as the subsequent developments within Slovak society.
Who is behind the creation of the miniseries?
The series was directed by Tereza Nvotová, with a script written by Miro Šifra. Jakub Viktorín and Tomáš Hrubý serve as producers, and the families of Ján and Martina participated in the project from its inception.
When will the series premiere and where was it supported?
The miniseries is scheduled to premiere next year. It was produced with backing from Czech Television, ZDF in Germany, ARTE in France, and HBO.
How do international co-productions impact the way sensitive local stories are told on screen?
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