PLAYTOPIA / in development (90min)

directed and co-produced by Bara Jichova Tyson

produced by Alice Tabery, Kristina Skodova / Cinepoint (CZ), Christian Popp / TAG Film (France), Radu Stancu and Cristina Hanes/ deFilm (Romania), Consulting producer Danielle Varga / Walking Productions (USA)

Supported by: MEDIA – Creative Europe, Czech Film Fund, Audiovisual Producers’ Association, CNC, Canned
Participated at: ExOriente training program 2022/2023, DOK Co-Pro Market 2022, East Doc Forum 2023, Producers On The Move 2023, IDFAcademy 2023, public pitch at Festival de Cannes / East Doc Platform Showcase 2024

PLAYTOPIA a feature hybrid documentary film, tells the story of a filmmaker and mother delving into the minds of 8 children from varied backgrounds, seeking to understand their perceptions of our world and its future. Set in a timeless sci-fi workspace, they discover 'The Playtopia Machine', a magical device that unlocks their imaginations. Through this, they construct 'The Good Life' and 'The Bad Life' - contrasting realms reflecting their innate understanding of society’s values. The film combines live collage sequences, children's debates, footage of their real lives, and a suitcase of miniature objects to document their thoughts on power, money, love, and hierarchy. Playtopia questions whether we are preparing our children for a future that aligns with their best interests. Are we engineering our kids to succeed in a world that might ultimately destroy their future?