Ashes

synopsis

High school teacher and passionate historian Unai Eguía teams up with Antón Gandarias to travel across Europe in search of information about Antón's uncle, who disappeared without a trace during World War II. Their search takes them from the Basque Country to Prague, where they uncover the story of František Suchý, the former director of the crematorium in Prague's Strašnice district, and his son. Risking their own lives, they managed to preserve the names and ashes of more than 2,200 victims of the Nazi regime who were cremated at the crematorium. Among them, Spaniards find the lost remains of their ancestors, all traces of whom were carefully erased eighty years ago in Franco's Spain. The documentary film, which reveals the secrets of the harrowing journey of the heroes deported to the Hradištko concentration camp near Prague, is complemented by impressive animations.

biography

Oier Plaza is a well-known name in the world of film and television, whose influence extends to both acting and directing on an international level. Over time, he has also focused on television and film production, expanding his reach in the entertainment industry. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with a number of prominent directors and creators from around the world, contributing to several successful projects across various genres. His ability to recognize and nurture talent is often cited as one of the key factors in his success.

film details

director:	Oier Plaza
producer:	Eider Plaza, Alice Tabery, Stephanie Lebrun, Markéta Štinglová
script:	Velasco Garazi, Oier Plaza
photography:	Lander Andonegi
editing:	Hannot Mintegia
music:	Aitor Etxebarria
sound:	Ivan Horák
art director:	Kote Camacho

contact

Tomáš Karmazín / Česká televize
tomas.karmazin@ceskatelevize.cz