
I, Olga Hepnarova
Drama · History
Overview
Olga is a complex young woman desperate to break free from her unfeeling family and social conventions. With her Louise Brooks-like tomboyish looks she drags herself, chain-smoking, from one job to another until she appears to find her niche as a truck driver. Although she has female lovers she does not form a bond with any of them; instead she clashes, time and again, venting herself in wordless emotional outbursts and other behavioural extremes.
Top Cast


Michalina Olszańska
Michalina Olszańska
Olga Hepnarová
Michalina Olszańska
Olga Hepnarová


Martin Pechlát
Martin Pechlát
Miroslav
Martin Pechlát
Miroslav


Klára Melíšková
Klára Melíšková
Matka
Klára Melíšková
Matka


Marika Šoposká
Marika Šoposká
Jitka
Marika Šoposká
Jitka


Juraj Nvota
Juraj Nvota
Advokát
Juraj Nvota
Advokát


Martin Finger
Martin Finger
Dr. Hronec
Martin Finger
Dr. Hronec


Jan Novotný
Jan Novotný
Judge
Jan Novotný
Judge


Ondřej Malý
Ondřej Malý
Psychiatrist Spyrka
Ondřej Malý
Psychiatrist Spyrka


Marta Mazurek
Marta Mazurek
Alena
Marta Mazurek
Alena


Zuzana Stavná
Zuzana Stavná
Sister
Zuzana Stavná
Sister
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