Bára Basiková

Helena Třeštíková’s unique time-lapse documentary offers an intimate portrait of one of the most distinctive figures on the Czech music scene – Bára Basiková. Over the course of fifty years, we follow not only her professional career – from her rock beginnings, through prominent musical theatre roles, to her chart successes – but above all the personal journey of a singer, a woman and a mother, who balances her public image with her private vulnerability. The camera captures her highs and lows, gaining access to backstage areas and private spaces that usually remain hidden. Behind the untameable voice in the spotlight lies Bára – a woman who, with extraordinary candour, reveals a world full of tension, passion and vulnerability. She shines before thousands of spectators – yet inside, she wages quiet personal battles. She speaks openly about depression, loneliness amidst fame, and her longing for love and acceptance. With this film, director Helena Třeštíková once again confirms her extraordinary ability to capture the passage of time and presents us with a compelling portrait of a woman who has never ceased to be herself.