Marian

At a very young age, Marian, a young Tsigane, was taken away from his parents and placed in care, in the enclosed universe of an orphanage where he spent his entire childhood, despised by all. A few years later, he was declared "mentally retarded" and was sent to a specialized institution. Because of his origins, he is constantly harassed and fights back as best he can. Whenever Marian believes that he can see light at the end of the tunnel and that he will soon recover his freedom, it quickly vanishes. "Ten years ago, I discovered the world of reformatory schools where frustration, spitefulness and ugliness prevail. Most children were Tsigane. Because they are considered second rate citizens, they have been subjected to brutal assimilation policies that have nevertheless failed. I met Marian in one of these schools. He was believed to be dangerous and had a "red file". He inspired me to make this film.". - Petr Václav.