Family Comedy ‘Bubรกk’ Arrives in Czech Cinemas, Confronting Childhood Fears
The Czech family comedy Bubรกk premiered in cinemas nationwide, offering a blend of scares and humor aimed at audiences of all ages. Directed by Tomรกลก Pavlรญฤek, the film centers on twelve-year-old nikฤa and six-year-old Tomรกลก, left to their own devices for a weekend when their parents are away. Their plans for pizza and a horror movie take an unexpected turn with a series of unsettling encounters.
Bubรกk explores the universal experience of childhood fears,presenting a narrative where the protagonists face not only mischievous adults-a hungover friend and a visiting graduate-but also the titular “Bubรกk,” a creature under the bed. The film aims to be both entertaining and cathartic, allowing viewers to confront and laugh at the anxieties that frequently enough haunt young imaginations. Pavlรญฤek explains, “We tried to be a combination of a little scary film and more comedy. Bubรกk is there, but he is not so terribly scary, we want both small and big spectators to laugh during the filmโฆ To defeat the fear of your childhood.”
The story unfolds as Nikฤa attempts to bribe his younger brother into staying in his room while he entertains a friend, only to find Tomรกลก’s fear of the Bubรกk complicates matters. The film promises a lighthearted approach to overcoming anxieties, suggesting that facing one’s fears can be a shared and humorous experience.