"My verdict is: I, Olga Hepnarová, the victim of your bestiality, sentence you to death penalty." Those were the famous words of a 22-year-old mass murderer, who in 1973 drove a truck into a group of innocent people in Prague. The film I, Olga (titled in full I, Olga Hepnarová) tells her story in black & white, and it's a harrowing cautionary tale about how a careless society and relentless bullying drove this young woman to become a murderer. Michalina Olszanska plays Olga, described as a "complex young woman desperate to break free from her unfeeling family and social conventions." This looks like a very intimate story that takes a cold, hard look at how troubled society can be. And how it can turn good people bad. Take a look below.
Here's the UK trailer (+ poster) for Petr Kazda & Tomás Weinreb's I, Olga, from YouTube (via LWL):
Raised in Prague, Olga Hepnarová was timid by nature, a troubled child with no friends, and frequently bullied by her classmates. Living in a strict family environment, feeling alone and unable to cope with life's issues, she gradually alienated herself. Unable to fit in, she felt a hatred growing inside her towards the indifference of society that left her destroyed. Rejected by everyone and marginalized, she meticulously plotted against society, declaring her intention for revenge against her family and the world… I, Olga Hepnarová is co-written & co-directed by Czech filmmakers Petr Kazda & Tomás Weinreb, both making their feature debut. Based on a story by Roman Cílek. The film premiered at the Berlin Film Festival this year. I, Olga will open on MUBI + in UK theaters on November 18th, but still doesn't have a US date yet.
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