She Came at Night
A young couple, Jirka and Aneta, are enjoying the routine of their quiet relationship … when one night everything changes. The doorbell rings, and on their doorsteps awaits Jirka’s mother Valerie, a glamorous and energetic woman in her sixties. An initially short visit turns into a never-ending stay. Slowly, Valerie takes over—not just the apartment, but their lives. As her presence grows more intrusive, their once-peaceful world unravels. Are mothers and mothers-in-law always right? Do they mean well, or are they the most dangerous monsters of all?
The dark comedy won the award for Best Director (Tomás Pavlícek & Jan Vejnar) and Best Actress (Simona Peková) at the Czech Lion Awards 2023. The film also received the awards for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress at the Czech Film Critics’ Awards that same year.
Subtitled
85 min
Rated NR
in Czech with English subtitles