Lenka: crystal meth addiction in the Czech Republic

Addictions

An intimate portrayal of methamphetamine dependency in the Czech Republic, Europe's biggest producer, through the life of Lenka, an addict of over two decades.
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Lenka's senior moms and dads count on her for social care as well as labour on their land, while she counts on the drug to sustain all that is needed of her at home. Beyond her house life, her partnership is breaking down and also her supplier has actually gone awol, requiring her to make some agonizing decisions.

The country has a long and also complex background with the medicine, which began acquiring popularity in the 1990s

Caution– this film consists of strong language as well as some audiences could locate the web content stressful
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