Synopse
With the beautiful Croatian coast as a backdrop, this debut feature plunges into the murky depths of patriarchal power structures and tells a sensual story of empowerment. Teenager Julija lives with her parents in a place others flock to for their holidays. But in between dives in the azure waters with her father Ante, tensions are rising in the family. While her mother seems resigned to accepting her husband as he is, Julija is less and less prepared to accept his domineering behaviour. When Javier, a wealthy friend of the family, turns up, the patriarchal façade crumbles. Julija sees a chance to take her life in her hands.
Regie
ANTONETA ALAMAT KUSIJANOVIC (*1985) studied film and theatre in Zagreb and New York. Murina was awarded the Caméra d’Or in Cannes for the best debut feature.
Info
Original Title: Murina
International Title: Murina
Category: Feature
Section: Kaleidoskop
Version & Subtitles: Croatian, English OV with English subtitles
Director: Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović
Screenplay: Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović, Frank Graziano
Cast/Protagonists: Gracija Filipović, Danica Čurčić, Leon Lučev, Cliff Curtis
Production country: Slovenia, Croatia, Brazil, United States
Year of Production: 2021
Length: 92 min
Producer: Danijel Pek, Rodrigo Teixeira
Production company: Antitalent, RT Features
Cinematography: Hélène Louvart, Zoran Mikinčić-Budin
Music: Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine
co-production company: Spiritus Movens, SPOK Films, Staragara / Zdenka Gold
World Sales: Valentina Bronzini, The Match Factory GmbH
