David Ondříček releases Kluci to vidí jinak než holky

David Ondříček has released his feature film Kluci to vidí jinak než holky, and multigenerational comedy drama exploring urban loneliness across seven Prague bridges, Novinky reported. The 110-minute production stars Martha Issová, Jaroslav Plesl, Václav Neužil, Denisa Barešová, and Vojtěch Vodochodský.

Seven Prague Bridges and Three Generations of Loneliness

Drawing from personal notes and observations collected over two decades, Ondříček crafted a narrative following seven main characters whose lives intersect across seven Prague bridges. According to coverage by Český rozhlas Vltava, the film spans three distinct age groups: teenagers, adults approaching thirty, and middle-aged individuals nearing fifty. Film critic Alice Aronová told Český rozhlas Vltava that the project functions primarily as a character drama depicting urban generational relations and identity crises rather than a standard romantic comedy.

The script examines shifting relationship dynamics in a fast-paced contemporary environment. In Novinky, Ondříček noted that while relationship structures remain familiar, modern society’s overwhelming options and constant technological connectivity leave urban residents struggling to orient themselves. Facebook and other platforms were created to make it easier for people to meet and connect, but today we are present on them almost twenty-four hours a day, and we still feel lonely, perhaps more so than twenty-six years ago, Ondříček said.

Character Dynamics and Cast Performances

The central storyline pairs confident painter Martin, played by Jaroslav Plesl, with illustrator Kamila, portrayed by Martha Issová, whose marriage faces growing tension. Additional dynamics feature idealistic poet Daniel, played by Vojtěch Vodochodský, alongside florist and kickboxer Romana, played by Denisa Barešová. Rounding out the primary ensemble, Václav Neužil portrays Karel, a cynical lawyer struggling with isolation, while Anna Kameníková and Jan Nedbal appear as journalist Emma and her partner Marek.

Reflecting on the collaborative writing process, Denisa Barešová told Super.cz that the cast contributed directly to shaping their roles during production. David invited us to participate in writing the script, and we didn’t hold back when we had comments, Barešová said in the interview with Super.cz, praising the director’s visual style and the film’s unique depiction of Prague.

Cinematography and Musical Arrangement

The soundtrack was composed by British musician Tom Falle, who performs under the moniker Rhumba Club.

The film carries an 85 percent rating in early critical assessments from Novinky and is currently screening in domestic cinemas.