The Return of Director Tyc. The City of Fathers is a museum of his poetics, but it can also entertain and impact.

Zdeněk Tyc returns with his new film "Město otců" after a thirteen-year hiatus, but it struggles to break free from the nostalgia of the 1990s. The story follows Richard, a thirty-something welder living with his father, whose mundane life is disrupted by the death of a woman he realizes is his mother. This revelation prompts him to seek out his biological father in Ostrava, leading to a series of quirky encounters. While the film features Tyc's signature style and cultural references, it often feels like a museum piece rather than a contemporary narrative. The performances vary, with Tomáš Vravník portraying Richard's internal conflict, but the script's unevenness detracts from the overall impact. Despite its flaws, the film showcases Tyc's unique voice and ability to evoke emotion, though it ultimately leaves viewers with a sense of nostalgia rather than a fresh perspective.