KineDok Joins the Inclusive Film Festival at Kino Úsmev, Košice

On Friday, 25 September at 5:00 PM, we will screen What About Petey?, a documentary directed by Martin Trabalík, at Kino Úsmev.

The film follows Petr Jochec, who, after the sudden death of his wife, is left to care for their two teenage children – his daughter Vanesa and his son Péťa, who has a severe autism spectrum disorder. Over the course of three years, director Martin Trabalík documented the family's everyday life, capturing their joys, challenges and the strength of their relationships.

This intimate documentary explores questions of parenthood, caregiving and the limits of self-sacrifice. It also offers a glimpse into the lives of families whose experiences often remain invisible in society.

The film will be screened with subtitles for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences and audio description for blind and visually impaired viewers. These accessibility features will make the film accessible to people with hearing and visual impairments.

The screening will be followed by a discussion addressing a question that concerns many families of people with disabilities: What happens when a child grows up?

We will talk about the lives of adults with disabilities and the options available to them and their families today. Staying at home? Using social care services or moving into residential care? What choices do families actually have, and what support do they need to make informed decisions?

Two mothers of adults with disabilities, Michaela Sibertová and Katarína Duchová, will share their personal experiences alongside Eva Turáková, a special education teacher, philanthropist, founder and director of the Private Integrated School for Children with Autism in Prešov.

The discussion will be moderated by Danuša Reginová.

The festival programme will also feature three VR films from the KineDok catalogue, inviting visitors to discover documentary storytelling through virtual reality. Using VR headsets, audiences can immerse themselves in the worlds of human relationships, climate change and wildlife.

Emperor

This interactive animated experience invites us into the mind of a father living with aphasia who has lost his ability to speak. Through the story of his daughter, who is trying to reconnect with him, the film explores communication, memory and human connection.

Out of Nowhere

How can we adapt to increasingly unpredictable weather? This animated VR film follows Anna from Hallein, Austria, and explores how restoring floodplain forests, wetlands and river ecosystems can help us respond to climate change and extreme weather.

Wildlife in Europe

Embark on a 360-degree journey into Europe's wilderness! The film introduces us to lynx, bears, wolves and deer, showing how these animals are returning to landscapes that have been significantly transformed by human activity. It offers a perspective on nature conservation and the possibilities of bringing wildlife back to Europe's landscapes.

All three VR films will be available free of charge to visitors of the Inclusive Film Festival. This is an opportunity to discover new forms of documentary storytelling, including for those who have never experienced virtual reality before.

Find out more about the individual films in the KineDok VR film catalogue .

We believe that documentary films can open up important social issues, break down barriers and create opportunities for people with different life experiences to come together.

Participating in the Inclusive Film Festival is another opportunity for KineDok to bring high-quality documentary films to wider audiences and promote accessibility in culture.

We look forward to seeing you at Kino Úsmev in Košice!