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05.23.2025
The Chambermaid
Directed by
Mariana Cengel-Solcanská
Just before World War 1, the fifteen-year-old poverty-stricken Anka from a small Slovak town arrives in Prague to be a maid in a wealthy family. She meets Resi, the daughter of a noble family, who was born and raised to be an adornment and a trophy – of the house, of her family, of Austria-Hungary. Anka and Resi, two girls born in the same year, but at the other ends of the social ladder, find a soulmate in each other. They become best friends, lovers and the only light in a male-dominated world.
Director & Cast
- Director: Mariana Cengel-Solcanská
- Starring: Dana Droppová
- Starring: Radka Caldová
- Starring: Vica Kerekes
- Starring: Zuzana Mauréry
- Starring: Cyril Dobrý
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Reviews
- "A wonderful movie about how fulfilling it is to fulfil your heart’s desire, both physically and emotionally."
- "Part British television drama Upstairs Downstairs, part illicit lesbian romance, this film... deliver[s] a story full of fearless performances which...constantly disturbs and surprises. "
- "A fast-paced, enthralling drama...."
- "Droppová and – in particular – Caldová do a good job of anchoring the film to lived and felt reality, as do the film’s costumes and set design. "
Winner
4 Awards inc. Best Actress
Sun in a Net Awards, Slovakia
4 Awards inc. Best Actress
Sun in a Net Awards, Slovakia
Nominated
Best Feature Film
Chicago LGBTQ+ Int'l. Film Festival
Best Feature Film
Chicago LGBTQ+ Int'l. Film Festival
Official Selection
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Official Selection
Santa Barbara Int'l. Film Festival
Santa Barbara Int'l. Film Festival
Official Selection
BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival