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The Third End of the Stick

Tretí koniec palice

Synopsis

Otherness in otherness. What does it mean to be different in a community that is itself excluded from society? The documentary follows the fate of Roma who have become a minority in a minority society. Roma gays and transvestite search for their living space and dream of working abroad. A legless father of five longs for a wheelchair. A Roma grandmother sacrifices her life for the health of her beloved grandson. Will Emil, a Roma man who has found faith in God, be able to save his son from alcohol? Four stories from the poorest Roma settlements in Slovakia aim to break down prejudices between the Roma community and the white majority.

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The Third End of the Stick / Trailer / 27th Ji.hlava IDFF

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-11

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jaroslav Vojtek
Screenplay & Story
Jaroslav Vojtek, Marek Leščák
Original Title
Tretí koniec palice
Country of Origin
Slovakia
Spoken Languages
Slovak
Runtime
1h 30m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jaroslav Vojtek

Screenplay & Story

Jaroslav Vojtek, Marek Leščák

Director of Photography

Ivo Miko

Film Editing

Radoslav Dubravský

Producers

Tomáš Slebodník, Juraj Baláž

Department Leadership Roster

Jaroslav Vojtek

Jaroslav Vojtek

Director

Ivo Miko

Director of Photography

Jaroslav Vojtek

Jaroslav Vojtek

Screenplay

Marek Leščák

Marek Leščák

Screenplay

Tomáš Slebodník

Producer

Radoslav Dubravský

Editor

Juraj Baláž

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Third End of the Stick.

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What is The Third End of the Stick about?

Otherness in otherness. What does it mean to be different in a community that is itself excluded from society? The documentary follows the fate of Roma who have become a minority in a minority society. Roma gays and transvestite search for their living space and dream of working abroad. A legless father of five longs for a wheelchair. A Roma grandmother sacrifices her life for the health of her beloved grandson. Will Emil, a Roma man who has found faith in God, be able to save his son from alcohol? Four stories from the poorest Roma settlements in Slovakia aim to break down prejudices between the Roma community and the white majority.

Who directed The Third End of the Stick?

The Third End of the Stick was directed by Jaroslav Vojtek.

Who stars in The Third End of the Stick?

The principal cast of The Third End of the Stick includes Not specified.

When was The Third End of the Stick released and how long is it?

The Third End of the Stick was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.