War's a Bitch

A few months before World War II, Prague is occupied by Nazi Germany. Anna and her three girlfriends selfishly ignore what is happening around them. But with the arrival of the German protector, they slowly have to find the answer to: "What is the price of their comfort?"

Anna stubbornly wants to become the first female secretary of the male-dominated Ministry of Education. Little does she know her desperate need to be recognized will shortly lead her to become part of the resistance movement.

Božena loves to be a history teacher. Her job brings her much-needed relief from her abusive husband. And it’s her job where she secretly falls in love with her female coworker Vera.

Marlena is the only German in the group. As she is constantly pushed by her mother into racially appropriate relationships, she falls in love with a Jew.

Jarmila wants more from life than being an average actress. She just met this handsome German officer who can provide her with appealing roles. But she is asked to cut ties with her only family and start snitching on her colleagues.

With the arrival of the German protector and his new measures, they slowly have to find the answer:
What is the price of their comfort?

A few months before World War II, Prague is occupied by Nazi Germany. Anna and her three girlfriends stubbornly long for understanding and happiness, selfishly ignoring what is happening around them. Anna stubbornly wants to become the first female secretary of the male-dominated Ministry of Education. Little does she know her desperate need to be recognized will shortly lead her to become part of the resistance movement. Božena loves to be a history teacher. Her job brings her the much needed relief from her abusive husband. And it’s her job where she secretly falls in love with her female coworker Vera. Marlena is the only German in the group. As she is constantly pushed by her mother into racially appropriate relationships, she falls in love with a Jew and discovers completely new world. Jarmila wants more from life than being an average actress. Luckily she just met this handsome German officer that can provide her with appealing movie roles. But she is asked to cut ties with her only family and start snitching on her colleagues. With the arrival of the German protector and his new measures, they slowly have to find the answer: What is the price of their comfort?

Producer's note:
With the letter of interest from Czech and Slovak TVs, we are ready to find partners for this project at TV Beats Forum. In the Czech Republic, we don't have many historical high-profile series focused on women. Most of them are told from a man's point of view. That's why this series caught our attention. War’s a Bitch doesn't use outdated language, but rather contemporary language with a great sense of irony. It doesn't side with either side of history as it doesn't favor any nationality. That's why we think it could also appeal to producers from abroad. We feel that there is a potential with this project to go beyond the borders of our country. Also because it has been selected for the prestigious Eureka Series program and also Torino Film Lab program. The theme of finding connections between people of different nationalities and social classes, especially in such an extreme time as the Protectorate, is still relevant and perfect for co-operation with a foreign co-producer.