DUKLA

Set against the violent backdrop of the Dukla Pass battles, an unconventional romance develops between a young Roma man and a German officer—two individuals from opposing factions and diverse backgrounds. This impactful and innovative film, characterized by its unique visual poetry and evocative atmosphere, serves as a poignant reminder of the fragile boundary between love and hatred, and the consequences when ideology triumphs over humanity.

The art film project is an exceptional puppet film depicting a love story that emerges amidst the chaos of war.

GEJZA DEZORZ is a distinctive Slovak director and screenwriter, celebrated for his versatile talent and unique visual style that merges live-action, animation, and puppet film. His work is marked by an uncompromising artistic vision, a flair for dark humor, and visual precision, establishing him as one of Slovakia's leading experimental filmmakers. As a specialist in puppet poetics and visual storytelling, he has consistently worked to blend tradition with modern cinematic expression. After twelve years, he returns to Slovak cinemas—following the cult gangster drama Indian Summer (2013), he now introduces the experimental art puppet film DUKLA, a daring return to auteur filmmaking at its finest.