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Better Go Mad in the Wild

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Frantisek and Ondrej Klisik are two aging, bearded hermits sharing a crumbling farmhouse near the Czech-German border. Though around 60, hardship, poverty, and heavy drinking make them look older. Frantisek is missing an arm from a sawmill accident, while Ondrej drinks, smokes, howls at the moon, and sings ballads to chickens. Midst memories of youth and broken hearts, the brothers fight and reconcile daily.

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Phil Hoad Guardian 6 days ago
4/5
There is copious wisdom regarding family, nature, interdependency and love in this rowdy, rapturous and brilliant film. Go to Full Review Isaac Feldberg RogerEbert.com Jul 15, 2025
A pungent and poignant type of regional folktale. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Screen International Jul 14, 2025
Better Go Mad In The Wild is a more unpredictable and unexpected film, driven by an erratic punk energy, plenty of booze and the combative love between the two brothers. There is poetry here. Go to Full Review Sarah Kent The Arts Desk 3 days ago
4/5
Harsh reality is leavened by glorious visuals, surreal humour and the thoughtful, anarchic and quirky personalities of the brothers. Funny and moving to watch, it also bears thinking about again and again. Go to Full Review Jim Schembri jimschembri.com Aug 21, 2026
3.5/5
A witty, unusual documentary – you’ll love the narrator – about a way of life clearly on its way out. Go to Full Review Rita Di Santo Morning Star (UK) Sep 10, 2025
5/5
The director’s lens serves as both witness and companion, creating a pure, truthful and fearless portrait that is visually rich and deeply magical. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Miro Remo

Director

Marek Jezo

Actor

Miro Remo

Screenwriter

Aleš Palán

Screenwriter

Miro Remo

Producer

Tomas Hruby

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Movie Info

Synopsis Frantisek and Ondrej Klisik are two aging, bearded hermits sharing a crumbling farmhouse near the Czech-German border. Though around 60, hardship, poverty, and heavy drinking make them look older. Frantisek is missing an arm from a sawmill accident, while Ondrej drinks, smokes, howls at the moon, and sings ballads to chickens. Midst memories of youth and broken hearts, the brothers fight and reconcile daily.
Director
Miro Remo
Producer
Miro Remo, Tomas Hruby
Screenwriter
Miro Remo, Aleš Palán
Production Co
Arsy-Versy
Genre
Documentary, Drama
Original Language
Czech
Runtime
1h 23m
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