Slovak actress Rebeka Poláková starred in the film "Perla," which was showcased at the 31st Art Film Fest in Košice. The festival ran from June 20th to 27th, 2025, and featured 136 films across various sections.
Directed by Alexandra Makarová, "Perla" had its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam on February 3, 2025. The film is set in 1981 and follows Perla, an exiled artist and single mother, as she returns to communist Czechoslovakia to confront her past. Rebeka Poláková played the lead role and received recognition for her performance.
At Art Film Fest 2025, "Perla" won the FIPRESCI Prize for its outstanding artistic and social contribution. The jury of the International Federation of Film Critics, including Mária Ferenčuhová, Jonathan Murray, and Malik Berkati, praised the film for its profound themes and strong visual style.
In addition, "Perla" was also screened at the Munich Film Festival in July 2025. Rebeka Poláková's performance in "Perla" has established her as a significant actress on the international film scene.