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Mallory

  • Archive - Festival 32
  • Director: Helena Trestikova
  • Czech Republic 2015
  • 101 minutes
  • Czech
  • Subtitles in Hebrew, English

Facing homelessness, depression, drug addiction and a son in state care, Mallory struggles to survive in the unforgiving streets of Prague. The odds may be severely stacked against her, but Mallory is a true force of intelligence, resilience and tenacity that never falters.
Filmed over 13 years, internationally renowned documentarian Helena Trestikova’s Mallory offers an empathic and gritty journey into the life of a captivating protagonist.
Filmography highlights: Private Universe (2011), Katka (2010), René (2008), Marcela (2006), Marriage Stories (1987-2006), Women at the Turn of the Millennium (Trapped) (2001), Sweet Century (1998), Tell Me Something about Yourself (1989).


  • Director Helena Trestikova
  • Production Katerina Cerna, Pavel Strnad
  • Script Helena Trestikova
  • Cinematography Miroslav Soucek, Vlastimil Hamernik, Robert Novak, David Cysaf, Jiri Chod, Jakub Hejna
  • Editing Jakub Hejna
  • Music Tadeas Vercak
  • Festivals Karlovy Vary (Grand Prix), Hot Docs
  • Source Negativ, Prague

Mallory