Caravan

What it’s about

Ester, worn down by motherhood, takes a caravan and drives toward southern Italy with her son David, who has an intellectual disability. Their journey is an escape from a life that has become too heavy, but it also leaves them without a clear plan.

What hooks you

Zuzana Kirchnerová and Zuzana Špidlová direct this debut feature, which earned a nomination for the Caméra d'Or at Cannes. Anna Geislerová plays Ester, David Vodstrčil plays David, and Juliana Olhová appears as Zuza, a young drifter they meet on the road.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who like road movies that turn on quiet emotional shifts rather than big events, and for anyone drawn to stories about unconventional families and the strain of caregiving.