International premiere
Ms. President
A look at Zuzana Čaputová, Slovakia’s first female president, balancing power and her personal life.
“Ms. President” is a captivating, behind-the-scenes look at Zuzana Čaputová’s groundbreaking journey as Slovakia’s first female president. Thanks to unprecedented access, the filmmakers take us on an extraordinary four-year journey into the heart of political decision-making and personal sacrifice. Witness the real pressures of leading a nation, as Čaputová navigates the delicate balance between public service and personal life.
Beyond Slovakia, the film raises urgent questions about the future of democracy in Europe. With its timely relevance, especially considering recent political developments, “Ms. President” is a must-see for anyone interested in the future of leadership and democracy.
Marianna Kaat
Marek Šulík (1974) is a Slovak film editor, director and lecturer. His main focus is on documentaries. After studying documentary film in Bratislava, he established himself primarily as an editor of documentaries that have received worldwide acclaim at major festivals. His work includes films with social themes, educational films, portraits and ethnographic documentaries. He founded the Amateur Film Archive (www.rodinnearchivy.sk), which is dedicated to collecting, preserving and making available amateur films made over the past decades, mainly in Slovakia.
Zvonky stastia (Bells of Happiness, 2012, co-dir, doc), Ms. President (2024, doc)