completed / fiction / drama / 2018 / 75’
Frano, a film director, is preparing his debut feature, which will focus on women affected by the collapse of the textile industry in the region. The topic, as well as the main character, is inspired by his aunt who used to work in the industry. In order to find the star of the film, he invites three esteemed actresses to his apartment for an informal reading rehearsal. However, as soon as they realize they are competing against each other for the lead role, things take an unexpected turn…
Directed by: Sara Hribar and Marko Šantić
Written by: Sara Hribar
Produced by: Jure Pavlović, Bojan Kanjera
Co-producer: Danijel Pek
Cast: Frano Mašković, Doris Šarić-Kukuljica, Ksenija Marinković, Nataša Dorčić
Supported by: HAVC – The Croatian Audiovisual Centre, The City of Zagreb
Production: Set Sail Films (SR), Sekvenca (HR), Insel Film (DE)
Co-production: Antitalent (HR), Peglanje snova (HR)
HIGHLIGHTS:
65th Pula Film Festival (world premiere) – FEDEORA Award (International Film Critics Association Award) – Best Film; Golden Arena for Best Women’s Role – Doris Šarić-Kukuljica; Golden Arena for Best Screenplay – Sara Hribar; BREZA Award for Best Debut Feature – Sara Hribar
Montreal World Film Festival (international premiere) – First Films Competition
International film directing festival in Leskovac 2018 – Best Actress (Nataša Dorčić/Ksenija Marinković/Doris Šarić Kukuljica)
Festival of South-East European Cinema SEE a Paris 2019 – Best Actress (Nataša Dorčić/Ksenija Marinković/Doris Šarić Kukuljica)
South East European Film Festival SEEFF 2019 – Best Actress (Nataša Dorčić/Ksenija Marinković/Doris Šarić Kukuljica); Best Directing (Sara Hribar, Marko Šantić)
Split Film Festival – International Festival of New Film 2018 – Ivan Martinac Award
Balkan New Film Festival BaNeFF 2019 – Jury’s Special Prize for the Women in Film Achievement