Kdo se bojí, utíká

In a school somewhere in the border region, a young teacher is trying to integrate Romani children into the classroom. But their families remain suspicious of education. The filmmakers have chosen a largely romantic view that does not penetrate beneath the surface. They have included numerous folklore examples, acting as the most attractive element. The real problems can thus only be imagined.

Directed by Dušan Klein, Kdo se bojí, utíká leans on a strong ensemble — Pavel Kříž, Petr Čepek, Anna Kaźmierczak — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1987.