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Director
Honza Šípek
Production company
Czech TV
Director of photography
Adam Oľha
Editor
Kateřina Krutská Vrbová

Failure

Porucha, Czech Republic, 2011, 26 min, HD, Science and Technology

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The brain is the most complex organ in the human body, much better than the most powerful computer. Still we don't know a lot about it. What if such a complicated machine breaks down? When the brain is damaged, we can suddenly lose all the memories and skills accumulated in our entire life. Victim may suddenly have a problem with a completely automated tasks such as alternating legs while walking, recognition of tastes or tying shoelaces.
You need to re-learn everything. At the same time we realise the complexity of this organ. And it's much more interesting when the brain damage occurs to a neurosurgeon who suddenly can empathize with the feelings of his patients and understands what exactly is going on in his head, even though the brain is still not fully recovered. Or if the teacher tries to learn the basic arithmetic afther the stroke and suddenly understands exactly what made her pupils problems. Despite the fact that the disorder left a trail of and their life will not be just like before, all the protagonists try to look for something positive. The essential support of loved ones greatly facilitates the return to normal life.

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Director:

Honza Šípek

Director of photography:

Adam Oľha

Sound:

Veronika Bartošová

Music:

Petr Váně

Editor:

Kateřina Krutská Vrbová

Executive producer:

Kateřina Zavadilová