Deep Dive: Leaving Beginnings Behind (2021)
Film Lens
In 'Leaving Beginnings Behind', Linda Kallistová Jablonská follows three girls, Adéla, Denisa, and Pavla, over a decade in a residential facility in Počátky, Czech Republic. The film captures their aspirations for freedom and the stark realities they encounter as they transition to independence after leaving the facility. It presents their struggles with reconciling their past experiences, searching for jobs, and forming new relationships while facing both small joys and significant disappointments.
The documentary serves as a longitudinal sequel to Jablonská's earlier work, providing a deeper understanding of how public institutions shape the attitudes and futures of young people. By focusing on the personal stories of these three girls, the film offers an intimate look at their lives and the impact of foster care on their development and outlook on family life.
Why Watch
- •Follow Adéla, Denisa, and Pavla's lives over ten years.
- •See how public institutions affect young people's futures.
- •Meet three girls navigating life after foster care.
Did You Know
•The film spans a period of ten years in the lives of the three girls.
•It is set in Počátky, Czech Republic, a residential facility for youth.
•The documentary is a sequel to an earlier film about the same girls.
Perfect For
Foster care issuesCzech Republic cultureYouth independence stories