96 mins |
Rated
M (Offensive language & domestic abuse themes)
Directed by Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic
Starring Leon Lucev, Danica Curcic, Jonas Smulders, Gracija Filipovic, Niksa Butijer, Mislav Cavajda, Cliff Curtis
Playing as part of IN THE SHADE Film Festival Jan 20 - Feb 01.
Croatia • In Croatian and English with English subtitles
Winner of the Caméra d’Or for Best First Feature Film at Cannes in 2021, MURINA is a psychological drama and a coming-of-age tale of a young woman’s struggle for independence.
On the surface, 16-year-old Julija’s life looks like paradise, but a deeper dive shows she and her mother Nela must carefully navigate the oppressive rule of controlling father and husband Ante. Tensions rise when a charismatic and wealthy family friend arrives at their Croatian island home. For Ante he offers the change for a life-changing deal. For Nela he’s a reminder of a different life she could have had. For Julija he’s a getaway plan.
Beautifully crafted, sensually charged and with some electrifying drama taking place (literally) beneath the Mediterranean surface, MURINA will completely captivate you. - PERTH FILM FESTIVAL
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Playing as part of IN THE SHADE Film Festival Jan 20 - Feb 01.
Croatia • In Croatian and English with English subtitles
Winner of the Caméra d’Or for Best First Feature Film at Cannes in 2021, MURINA is a psychological drama and a coming-of-age tale of a young woman’s struggle for independence.
On the surface, 16-year-old Julija’s life looks like paradise, but a deeper dive shows she and her mother Nela must carefully navigate the oppressive rule of controlling father and husband Ante. Tensions rise when a charismatic and wealthy family friend arrives at their Croatian island home. For Ante he offers the change for a life-changing deal. For Nela he’s a reminder of a different life she could have had. For Julija he’s a getaway plan.
Beautifully crafted, sensually charged and with some electrifying drama taking place (literally) beneath the Mediterranean surface, MURINA will completely captivate you. - PERTH FILM FESTIVAL