10/07/2014 - An absurd drama on domestic violence is slated as Fornay’s third feature

While My Dog Killer [+see also:
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Cook, F**K, Kill [+see also:
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Cook, F**k, Kill was already pitched at this year’s Sofia Meetings, where it won the main prize for best project in development. Czech and Slovak projects, including Fornay’s third feature, were also presented during industry days at Karlovy Vary, in the Pitch & Feedback platform. “I decided to deal with the serious and tough topic of domestic violence with edgy, dark humour and absurdity. I believe that my absurd drama rendered in non-traditional form will bring a new perspective on intimacy, sexuality, violence – and especially domestic violence – in modern society,” stated the director.

The film has an estimated budget of €1.15 million, with Juraj Bazulka acting as a producer for Fornay’s company, Mirafox. It is co-produced by Czech producer Viktor Schwarcz from Cineart TV.