Frontier
Hranice
Synopsis
During a random check the commander of a Czech Customs Unit discovers a group of immigrants in a van’s cargo area. The chaotic incident is taken advantage of by an underage boy who flees into the surrounding forests. The order is to keep the group in makeshift space and to find the boy. But the boy’s father refuses to co-operate with the search and the unit’s members start being aggressive towards the detained men. The commander tries to deal with the ensuing situation according to the rules but slowly he becomes undecided whether to follow orders or his own conscience. A night which shakes his faith in the system he represents.
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Hranice / Frontier (2020) - trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Trieste Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damián Vondrášek
- Screenplay & Story
- Damián Vondrášek, Lukáš Csicsely
- Original Title
- Hranice
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic, Czech
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Background Films, FAMU, Česká televize
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damián Vondrášek
Damián Vondrášek, Lukáš Csicsely
Filip Marek
Jakub Podmanický
Martina Netíková
Department Leadership Roster
Stella Šonková
Production Design
Jakub Podmanický
Editor
Damián Vondrášek
Screenplay
Lukáš Csicsely
Screenplay
Filip Marek
Director of Photography
Damián Vondrášek
Director
Martina Netíková
Producer
Paulína Bočková
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frontier
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What is Frontier about?
During a random check the commander of a Czech Customs Unit discovers a group of immigrants in a van’s cargo area. The chaotic incident is taken advantage of by an underage boy who flees into the surrounding forests. The order is to keep the group in makeshift space and to find the boy. But the boy’s father refuses to co-operate with the search and the unit’s members start being aggressive towards the detained men. The commander tries to deal with the ensuing situation according to the rules but slowly he becomes undecided whether to follow orders or his own conscience. A night which shakes his faith in the system he represents.
Who directed Frontier?
Frontier was directed by Damián Vondrášek.
Who stars in Frontier?
The principal cast of Frontier includes Marián Mitaš, Raed Farhat, Viktor Zavadil.
When was Frontier released and how long is it?
Frontier was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 29m.