Actress Juliána Brutovská: For a long time, I was 'that Oľhová', and only now do they see me as a separate person
Actress Juliána Brutovská discusses her identity and career, trying to step out of the shadow of her famous mother while dealing with challenges posed by family ties.
Juliána Brutovská, a Slovak actress who has recently won a Czech Lion award for her role in the film 'Karavan', reflects on her journey to establish her own identity in the acting world. Often referred to as 'that Oľhová', the daughter of renowned actress Jana Oľhová, Brutovská has found her marriage and subsequent name change enabled her to distance herself from her mother's shadow, though she acknowledges that some associations will linger. In the interview, she expresses her desire not to be defined solely by her acting career, indicating a preference for maintaining other personal outlets. Brutovská also discusses the internal conflict stemming from her father's role in the arts, as he became the head of the Arts Support Fund after abandoning the family years ago. She makes it clear that while she is affected by his actions, she does not accept responsibility for them. The conversation touches on her experiences in filmmaking, the self-discoveries she made while working on 'Karavan', and her experiences with motherhood, all revealing the personal growth she has undergone against the backdrop of a challenging family connection. As she continues to build her career, Brutovská aims to carve out her own path in the industry, appreciated for her talent rather than her lineage.