Her Body
Eastern European Cinema
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Drama, Sports
The gold medal dreams of Czech high diver Andrea Absolonová (Natália Germáni) are shattered when she suffers a devastating spinal injury while training for the 1996 Olympics. Forced to leave the sport she loves, Andrea follows a photographer friend into the world of nude modeling, ultimately reinventing herself as adult actress Lea De Mae and performing in over 80 pornographic films.
Based on a tragic true story, HER BODY presents a powerful portrait of dedication and resilience against the seductive backdrop of fame and desire.
*uncensored edition contains explicit content
DIRECTED BY NATÁLIE CÍSAROVSKÁ
CZECH REPUBLIC, SLOVAKIA | 2023 | CZECH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
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