CASFFA: Waltzing Matilda

This film is only showing at our sister cinema, Lido Cinemas

Tancuj Matyldo

Inspired by the story of writer Nataša Slavíková’s own mother, the humorous and heartfelt Waltzing Matilda follows debt-collector Karel (Karel Roden) who enjoys a humdrum, upper-class existence. But when his mother Matylda (Regina Rázlová), a former opera-turned-bar singer, unexpectedly loses her apartment, Karel has no choice but to take her in. Thrust into a shared household with his extroverted mother and troubled teenage son (Antonio Šoposki), Karel finds himself unwilling to connect with either. Parent-child relationships are put under even more pressure after Matylda is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Inevitably, the family of three face a difficult future, and the need for each other’s love and support is more vital than ever.

Australian Premiere.

Rating

Unclassified 15+

Duration

113 min

Cast

Karel Roden, Regina Rázlová, Antonio Šoposki, Zuzana Kanócz

Director

Petr Slavík