BEYOND ROCK BOTTOM

Hungary 2024 - Director: Ádám Miklós - Original language: Hungarian - Subtitles: English - Length: 86 min.

They are still young, but they have already reached a personal low point in their lives several times. The two protagonists, whom Ádám Miklós accompanies in their fight against addiction in a close yet respectful way, are aware of the challenge of their plan to get clean - and stay that way. "That's the hardest part," says Szilveszter, "the perseverance". To avoid hitting rock bottom again and again, Boróka and he use various means to fight the inner urge and for more self-acceptance. This includes rock climbing, which alternately makes you hold your breath and exhale in admiration just by watching. A touching portrait of two people who refuse to give up. Miriam Blaimer

German premiere

Biography

Ádám Miklós is a director, cinematographer and editor with a degree in Film Studies from the University of St. Andrews. His documentaries always focus on the human experience and have been screened at film festivals worldwide.

Filmography (selection)

TCHA, HU 2019, 52 min.
THE LEGACY OF MENLA, HU/IN 2016, 64 min.
DAUGHTERS OF DOLMA, UK/HU/NP 2013, 67 min.