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Help us launch the documentary "Garden of Eden"

We are two students who have made a documentary about the life of Imrich - a man with a love for nature who is processing the loss of his magnum opus. Help us immortalise Imrich's legacy and cover expenses associated with the release of the film.

  • Imrich - the protagonists

  • Imrich's garden

  • Imrich planting pepper

  • Hay making

  • Imrich in his home village

  • Reminiscing about childhood

  • In the tall grass

  • 2022's crisis

  • A thank you letter

  • A piece of land

  • A3 poster

EUR 4,355
pledged of EUR 4,004

108%

108% completed

69 contributors pledged

Film, Art

All or nothing. Project finished on May 16, 2023 at 14:54.

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Sometimes you have to reap what you did not sow...

An intimate documentary portrait of an old man coming to terms with his own mortality and slowly letting go off his magnum opus – his garden. While living through an autumn of his life, he reminisces about the lifetime journey filled with hard work, love for nature and onions.

Film's story

"That was ages ago. When I was still young and beautiful... now I'm just beautiful."

- Imrich Ĺ pitĂĄlskĂ˝

Fifty years ago, Imrich rented a small property near Ústí nad Orlicí in a gardening allotment. Back then it was naught but a swamp overgrown with weeds. Coming from southern region of Slovakia where the land meant sustenance, Imrich dedicated the majority of his life to cultivation of his garden which become his passion.

Spring to winter, year after year he took care of it and lead the gardener’s board. Meanwhile the time brought children, grandchildren and a change of regime. After the revolution, the property become a part of church restitutions and every attempt to purchase it was met with hostile resistance. Imrich was devastated, but still continued in his gardening efforts.

In his fight he has to face weather, pests, owners of the land… More

News

May 27, 2023 How it's done? Part 1: Sound

Did you know that most of the sounds you hear in a movie on TV are made in post-production? Dialogue tends to be recorded on location and sound recordists try to capture the ambient noises, but they don't always manage to capture everything. Yes, most of the sounds of footsteps, rain, fire and gun…

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May 21, 2023 The project was funded successfully!

Dear film fans, When we started filming three years ago, we never imagined that we would ever intend to turn a small undergraduate project into a feature-length documentary and successfully raise over 100,000 CZK to complete it. We are extremely grateful to all of you! Yes, to each and every one o…

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  • sold 20
    Just for fun

    For those who want to contribute just for the feel-good factor. :)

    The reward contains nothing. You are free to increase it depending on how much you want to contribute.

    Reward delivery: not specified

    EUR 4.00
    (CZK 100)

  • sold 21
    Digital film

    When the film is finished, you will receive a link from us to watch it.

    Includes:
    - a link to the film

    We will deliver the film to you by e-mail.

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 10.01
    (CZK 250)

  • sold 1
    I want my name on the web!

    We'll put your name in the "Contributors" section of the film's website so you'll be written into history!
    You will also receive the film in digital form when it is completed.

    Includes:
    - A link to the film
    - name on the website

    We will deliver the film to you by e-mail. The name will appear on our website!

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 16.02
    (CZK 400)

  • sold 8
    A thank you letter

    You will receive a thank you letter from us signed by the authors and the protagonist, so that you have your contribution "in black and white".
    It also includes previous rewards - digital film and a name on the site.

    Includes:
    - a link to the film
    - name on the website
    - a thank you letter in your mailbox

    The film will be delivered to you by e-mail. The letter will be sent to you by post, the cost of postage in the Czech Republic and Slovakia is included.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 20.02
    (CZK 500)

  • sold 0
    A thank you letter + POSTER

    In addition to a letter of thanks, you will also receive a colour A3 poster signed by the authors and the protagonist.

    It contains:
    - a link to the film
    - name on the website
    - thank you letter
    - signed A3 poster

    The film will be delivered to you by e-mail. Rewards will be delivered to you by parcel post. The price of postage in the Czech Republic and Slovakia is included.

    Reward delivery: ZĂĄsilkovna, in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 32.03
    (CZK 800)

  • sold 3
    A thank you letter + PIECE OF LAND

    In addition to a thank you letter, you will receive a piece of soil from Imrich's garden in a box! Put it on display or grow something in it! 
    It also includes previous rewards - digital film and a name on the website.

    Includes:
    - a link to the film
    - name on the web
    - thank you letter
    - "piece of land"

    The film will be delivered to you by e-mail. Rewards will be delivered to you by parcel post. The price of postage in the Czech Republic and Slovakia is included.

    Reward delivery: ZĂĄsilkovna, in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 32.03
    (CZK 800)

  • sold 8
    ALL PHYSICAL REWARDS

    You will receive a thank you letter, a signed A3 colour poster and a piece of soil from Imrich's garden in a box!
    It also includes previous rewards - digital film and a name on the website.

    Includes:
    - a link to the film
    - name on the website
    - thank you letter
    - a signed A3 poster
    - "piece of land"

    We will deliver the film to you by e-mail. Rewards will be delivered to you by parcel post. The price of postage in the Czech Republic and Slovakia is included.

    Reward delivery: ZĂĄsilkovna, in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 40.04
    (CZK 1,000)

  • remaining 37 from 40
    PRE-SCREENING ticket

    You will receive one ticket to the pre-screening of the film, which will take place in the Small Stage in Ústí nad Orlicí (Czech Republic) this summer.

    We will inform you about the date if the campaign is successful.
    If you are unable to attend the preview, we will be happy to make time for you at another date.

    At the preview you will be able to see the finished film and chat with us and other film fans.
    You will also receive all physical rewards from us in a gift bag at the pre-screening and digital rewards.

    Includes:
    - a link to the film
    - name on the website
    - a thank you letter
    - a signed A3 poster
    - "piece of land"
    - ticket for the pre-screening

    Your ticket will be sent to you by post. You will receive the rest of the rewards on the spot! The price of postage in the Czech Republic and Slovakia is included.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 80.08
    (CZK 2,000)

  • remaining 17 from 20
    TWO PRE-SCREENING tickets

    You will receive two tickets to the pre-screening of the film, which will take place in the Small Stage in  ÚstĂ­ nad OrlicĂ­ (Czech Republic) this summer.

    We will inform you about the date if the campaign is successful.
    If you are unable to attend the preview, we will be happy to make time for you at another date.

    At the preview you will be able to see the finished film and chat with us and other film fans.
    You will also receive all physical rewards from us in a gift bag at the pre-screening and digital rewards.

    Includes:
    - a link to the film
    - name on the website
    - a thank you letter
    - a signed A3 poster
    - "piece of land"
    - ticket for the pre-screening

    Your ticket will be sent to you by post. You will receive the rest of the rewards on the spot! The price of postage in the Czech Republic and Slovakia is included.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 120.12
    (CZK 3,000)

  • sold 5
    Become a SPONSOR!

    We will place your name (or company logo) with the other sponsors before the closing credits as a special thank you.
    It will also appear on the posters and on the website in the "For Your Support" section.

    Includes:
    - a link to the film
    - name / logo on the website in the "With a support from" section
    - name / logo before the closing credits
    - name / logo on the posters in the '"Sponsors" section

    The film will be e-mailed to you.

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 200.20
    (CZK 5,000)

  • Sold out!!
    Become a GENERAL PARTNER!

    Do you want to make a significant contribution to the making of the film?
    The general partner of the film gets the opportunity to insert their name (company logo) before the beginning of the film, right after the authors' logos.
    You will also get a say at the film's pre-screening, for which you will receive two tickets.
    Your name or logo will also appear on the website and posters in the "general partner" section.

    Includes:
    - a link to the film
    - a thank you letter
    - a signed A3 poster
    - "piece of land"
    - 2 tickets for the pre-screening
    - name / logo on the website in the "General Partner" section
    - name / logo before the film itself
    - name / logo on the posters in the "General Partner" section

    Tickets will be sent to you by mail. You will receive the rest of the rewards on the spot! The price of postage within the Czech Republic and Slovakia is included.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 400.40
    (CZK 10,000)

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