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František Vlacil’s intimate psychological drama returns on DVD in a remastered version, offering a haunting story of family, weakness, and the struggle with inner demons.
The long-overlooked gem of Czechoslovak cinema from 1981 is back in a restored edition. Snake Poison (Hadí jed) by director František Vlacil is a deeply personal psychological drama, very different from his grand historical epics such as Marketa Lazarová or The Valley of the Bees. Instead, Vlacil turns inward, reflecting his own battles with alcoholism through a raw and intimate story. 
At the center is a young woman (Ilona Svobodova) who decides to meet her estranged father for the first time, a man she only knew from the alimony payments her mother received. Their reunion quickly reveals painful truths: her father (Josef Vinklár), working on a geological survey, is a broken alcoholic drowning his failures in drink. The stark black-and-white cinematography highlights the bleak winter landscapes, mirroring the harsh and unsettling emotions of their fragile bond.
The film is stripped of grandeur, relying entirely on its atmosphere and acting. Josef Vinklár delivers one of the most powerful performances of his career as a man consumed by addiction, while the then 21-year-old Ilona Svobodova offers a natural and moving portrayal of a daughter seeking connection. Karel Hermanek adds sharpness and raw energy to the story, making the ensemble unforgettable. 
Snake Poison is not an easy film to watch, but it’s impossible to forget. It is a story of weakness, unspoken truths, and the painful search for understanding between father and daughter. At the same time, it is a reflection of Vlacil himself, whose life was profoundly marked by the very demon the film explores. 
Now available in a remastered edition on DVD, this long-forgotten work invites a new generation to rediscover its raw intensity and emotional weight. For fans of František Vlacil or anyone drawn to psychological depth in cinema, Snake Poison is an essential experience.