Project Detail

Pongo Calling

Synopsis

Štefan Pongo is a Roma lorry driver. Fifteen years ago he emigrated with his family to the UK from the Czech Republic to protect them from racial discrimination.
The children have graduated from universities and the family is doing well. Mission completed. But the echoes of hate carry over from the old country.
When the Czech president claims that the Roma are work-shy, angry Štefan issues an appeal asking for photos of Roma working. Thousands are sent and Štefan becomes a well-known media figure. He produces vlogs, organizes demonstrations and humanitarian aid. He establishes a voluntary agency and fights an online battle with the 'haters'. All which comes at the cost of lost time with the family. Štefan's spirited wife, Iveta, has had enough. Will it be possible to institute some form of harmony in the life of the most famous Roma lorry driver?

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Features
Running time
87 min
Format
HD
Director
Tomas Kratochvil
Producer
Barbara Janišová Feglová
Co-Producer
David Evans
Editor
Marek Bihu
Screenwriter
Tomáš Kratochvíl
Director of Photography
Tomáš Kratochvíl
Sound
Michal Horváth
Composer
Jonatan Pastirák

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Impronta Films

Ana Fernandez Saiz
93 Tabernacle Street
London
EC2A 4BA

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