Polio

Director: Klára Kubenková
Script: Klára Kubenková
Editing: Ruslana Kaminska
Music: Juraj Gažmerčík
Producer: Julie Sroková

Czechia 2025
5’10’

The fates of people who have suffered from polio are surprisingly similar. They are united by their optimism for life, their desire to overcome obstacles, a passion for physical activity and their incurable physical disabilities. Polio is a viral infectious disease that can cause paralysis. The disease is almost eradicated today, but there are still people among us who suffer lifelong consequences after a polio epidemic. In this documentary, we follow the fate of a young girl who, although she has lost her good leg, makes friends for life at the treatment centre in Janské Lázně. The story is narrated by Mrs. aroslava, faithfully reflecting the memories of those who have lived their lives with this disability.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Klára Kubenková.

Klára Kubenková

Film and TV School of the Academy of PerformingArts in PragueKlára Kubenková (born 2002) comes from the Czech Republic and is abachelor’s student in the Department of Animated Film at FAMU. Shefocuses on creating animated commercials and short animated filmsfor audiences of all ages.