We invite you to a screening of the documentary film Ta Druhá – The Other One, directed by Marie-Magdalena Kochová. The film follows Johana, a teenage girl who longs to leave her small hometown, graduate from high school, and go to university. Her final year, however, is far more demanding than that of her classmates. At home, she plays an irreplaceable role, helping to care for her younger sister with a disability.
Despite the love within her family, Johana must break free from others’ expectations, find her own space, and step out of her sister’s shadow. As a so-called “glass child” — unintentionally overlooked by overworked parents and the world around her — she struggles with doubt and guilt. Can she allow herself to put her own needs first?
The screening will be followed by an open discussion focusing on mental health and safe spaces, facilitated by the Safe Spaces programme partner in Egypt, The Dialogue Company.
Ta Druhá – The Other One
Documentary | CZ, 2024 | 87 min | Czech language, English subtitles
Directed by: Marie-Magdalena Kochová
The screening is part of the long-term Safe Spaces project of the Czech Centres network. In a world full of pressure and noise, Safe Spaces invite us to pause and share. Through formats such as film screenings with discussions, symposia, workshops, residencies, and community projects, we explore in Egypt how creativity can offer refuge, understanding, and meaningful connection.
Organized by
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Cairo
Czech Centre Cairo
The Dialogue Company
Austrian Cultural Forum Cairo
