
Overview
A 12-year-old boy faces bullying due to his weight and decides to take charge of his life by adopting a healthier lifestyle and trying to win the heart of the girl he admires. Through his journey, he learns the importance of positivity and standing against body shaming, discovering that true confidence comes from embracing who you are.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won 3 awards, including the Contrechamp Jury Distinction (2024) and the Sun in a Net Award for Best Original Music (2025)
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Nominations
Nominated for the European Film Award for Best Film (2024)
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Box office
Grossed $131K worldwide
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Music
Music by Michal Novinski
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Václav Fronk
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Mikael OllivierNovel
- Petr JarchovskýScreenplay
- Original title
- Život k sežrání
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 17, 2024
- Original language
- Czech
- Revenue
- $130.6K
- Countries
- Czech Republic, France, Slovakia
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