Murina

Quinzaine 2021 | Feature film | 1h32

World premiere | Film in competition for the Caméra d'Or Award

Tensions rise between restless teenager Julija and her oppressive father Ante when an old family friend arrives at their Croatian island home. As Ante attempts to broker a life-changing deal, their tranquil yet isolated existence leaves Julija wanting more from this influential visitor, who provides a taste of liberation over a weekend laid bare to desire and violence.

Director

Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović

Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic is a writer-director born in Dubrovnik and based in New York. She graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb and Columbia University in New York .Her short film Into the Blue, was nominated and awarded at many international film festivals. Antoneta’s first feature film Murina was developed with support from Cinéfondation, Goethe-Institute, and Jerusalem Film Lab. It is co-produced by Martin Scorsese.