The Family (2017)

In a forsaken hamlet where the world seems to have turned a blind eye, Matej is born into a family distinguished by special needs. Uniquely straddling the line between the different and the norm, he appears to evade the suffocating pressures of his surroundings. The Family offers an intimate exploration of Matej's life, a decade-long journey captured in the raw, unscripted essence of cinéma vérité. Matej's tranquil existence is shattered when he becomes a father with his girlfriend. However, the joy is short-lived as their relationship crumbles into fragments, triggering a nasty custody battle that threatens to consume him. This relentless vortex of familial strife and life's punishing trials push Matej towards a drastic escape plan. The Family is an emotionally charged spectacle, seeking to evoke real feelings rather than sensationalism. It's a film without a conventional script, yet it boasts a myriad of screenwriters - both human and nonhuman, each contributing to the tapestry of Matej's story. It is a poignant portrayal of a man's struggle to build his own family, only to watch it teeter on the brink of collapse. The Family beckons you to join Matej on his tumultuous journey, a testament to the enduring human spirit in the face of insurmountable odds.

The Family is a documentary movie featuring Matej Rajk.

The Family is currently streaming on DocAlliance Films.

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