Rites
Rituály
Synopsis
A twelve-year-old Michal was born with a cleft lip. He feels inadequate because of his deformed face. His only friend Ondra convinces him to join a street gang to finally break free from a position of an outsider. Two friends have one afternoon to show they have what it takes to pass the admission to the gang. Michal desperately wants to prove he is good enough, but the tempting adventure suddenly turns into an initiation ritual into adulthood.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damián Vondrášek
- Screenplay & Story
- Lukáš Csicsely, Damián Vondrášek
- Original Title
- Rituály
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Cinémotif Films, FAMU
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damián Vondrášek
Lukáš Csicsely, Damián Vondrášek
Kryštof Melka
Jakub Podmanický
Martina Netíková
Department Leadership Roster
Damián Vondrášek
Director
Martina Netíková
Producer
Lukáš Csicsely
Screenplay
Damián Vondrášek
Screenplay
Kryštof Melka
Director of Photography
Jakub Podmanický
Editor
Stella Šonková
Production Design
Linda Vondrášková
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rites
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rites about?
A twelve-year-old Michal was born with a cleft lip. He feels inadequate because of his deformed face. His only friend Ondra convinces him to join a street gang to finally break free from a position of an outsider. Two friends have one afternoon to show they have what it takes to pass the admission to the gang. Michal desperately wants to prove he is good enough, but the tempting adventure suddenly turns into an initiation ritual into adulthood.
Who directed Rites?
Rites was directed by Damián Vondrášek.
Who stars in Rites?
The principal cast of Rites includes Tomáš Starý, Daniel Vízek, Jakub Lacina, Ondřej Kopecký, Sedrik Dvořák.
When was Rites released and how long is it?
Rites was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 15m.