Vierka, or The Mystery of Family B's Disappearance

Vierka, or The Mystery of Family B's Disappearance 2006 Directed by Miroslav Janek Vierka aneb záhada zmizení rodiny B.

When Czech singer Ida Kelarová meets the young Roma singer, Vierka Berkyová, she discovers an extraordinary and vibrant talent. Determined to develop her musical abilities and career, she brings her and her family from their home in Slovakia to live in the Czech Republic. They are encouraged to learn new routines and develop their lives in a variety of 'productive' ways. Then, one day they disappear without trace. What began as a document about Verika develops into a mystery. [taken from the London Film Festival 2006 catalogue]

Country Czech Republic

Production Country Czech Republic

Language Czech

Spoken Language Czech

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Verbascum

Release Date 9 April 2006

76 mins