What About Petey?

synopsis

Peter will soon be eighteen. He already has the physique of an adult man. And considerable strength, which he sometimes turns against himself, sometimes against those close to him, including his father, who is raising him alone. Outbursts of aggression are a way for the adolescent boy to give vent to feelings and needs that he cannot otherwise articulate due to his autism spectrum disorder. His disability requires him to be constantly on guard. Despite this, and despite financial and institutional limitations, Peter's father, his sister Vanesa, and a pair of assistants try to create an accepting, safe environment for the boy. This intimate observational documentary, filmed over three years, highlights the patience and dedication of people who have decided to devote their lives to caring for others.

“The film should therefore be a tribute to people in caregiving positions. We want to show what they have to deal with in life, their motivations and doubts, and also what life or working with disabled people brings them.” — Martin Trabalík

Source: Dok.revue

biography

Documentary filmmaker, photojournalist, and traveler Martin Trabalík focuses primarily on social and humanitarian issues. He has worked on projects in Myanmar, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Bolivia, where he shot the film Incendios (2021). He met the protagonists of the film What About Petey? while working as a personal assistant at the Nautis Respite Center.

film details

director:	Martin Trabalík
producer:	Jan Bodnár
script:	Martin Trabalík
photography:	Martin Trabalík
editing:	Matěj Beran
music:	Petr Mazoch
sound:	Petr Kačírek , Šimon Herrmann
co-producer:	Alena Müllerová
PR:	Lucie Medková , Klára Vorlíčková

contact

Jan Bodnár / GNOMON Production s.r.o.
jan.bodnar@gnomonfilm.com