Deep in the Šumava Mountains, identical twins František and Ondřej have created a life far from the gaze of society. On their ramshackle farm, they tend to their animals, swim in forest lakes, compose poetry, drink, philosophise and bicker – before making up and starting all over again. But beneath their eccentric routines lie two very different spirits: František dreams of freedom and adventure, while Ondřej longs for the comfort of the familiar. As their unbreakable bond is put to the test, their unconventional world becomes a funny and moving reflection on brotherhood, solitude and the desire to live life on your own terms. Remo playfully blurs the line between reality and fairy tale, mixing semi-staged vignettes, striking visual tableaux, a talking cow and plenty of anarchic humour. Warm, eccentric and full of surprises, Better Go Mad in the Wild is a wonderfully offbeat celebration of two charismatic outsiders who have created their own way of seeing – and living – in the world.
Miro Remo, Czech Republic, Slovakia 2025, 84´, English subtitles
2025 Crystal Globe Winner at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Presented at IDFA – Best of Fests,
Czech Lions: Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Documentary Film
“Sprightly, warm, and endearing portraiture … conjuring little moments of magic by slowing down for long enough to notice all the details of two born outsiders who turned nature into their own private sanctuary.” – RogerEbert.com
Variety’s Guy Lodge shared the love for the film, calling it a “poignant, permanent imprint of lives largely lived far outside the gaze of society and the authorities.”
London Premiere organised in collaboration with Tributary Releasing, UK distributor of the film.
This event is a part of the 30th Made in Prague Festival organised by Czech Centre London.
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