Venus in Retrograde
short film, 15 mins.
In astrology, Venus’ retrograde motion signals a challenging period in relationships. A complicated past resurfaces and arguments arise. The film depicts this turbulent period through the eyes of two sisters and their smartphones. It captures the life with their alcoholic mother with raw authenticity and dreamlike elegance.
CREW
Director and writer: Štefánia Lovasová
Producer: Michaela Kaliská (NINJA FILM)
Cast: Karolína Michalková, Mia Sofia Arpášová, Agi Gubíková, Alica Bujňáková
DoP: Michaela Hošková
Editor: Marek Bihuň
Sound Design: Igor Jedinák
Set Design: Take.sceny
Costume Design: Zuzana Hudáková
Color: Bruno Dužek
Festivals and screenings:
Uppsala Short Film Festival 2024 nominated in main category (Oscars, BAFTA Qualifying)
Euroshorts Young Filmmakers 2024
SHORT to the Point 2024
Aegean Film Festival 2024
Valga Hot Shorts 2024
Art Film Festival 2025
IFF ZOOM Zblizenia 2026

