Empty Places

Fifteen-year-old Johana has been missing for several months, and the police investigation has reached a frustrating standstill. Desperate and unwilling to accept this hopeless situation, Johana's mother, Pavlína, turns to the supernatural abilities of a psychic named Schwarz. Together, they embark on their own search, determined to follow every lead. As their journey continues, Pavlína clings to the light of hope, refusing to let it fade, no matter the cost.

Vojtěch Novotný (1996) spent a year at the Film Studies, Charles University, and continued to FAMU, Department of Directing, where he recently graduated. His film Parole (2020) won the Ecumenical Jury Award for the best student film at Molodist Kyiv IFF. His bachelor film Paradise on Earth to See (2022) was selected for several international festivals, including Tallinn Black Nights and Trieste FF.