Murina

quietly, with a sinister Adriatic sparkle, makes the compelling case that even without labyrinthine murder plots or hard-bitten private eyes, a young girl’s passage into adulthood can be the perfect, darkly dazzling vehicle for a sunshine noir.

Variety

Archive - Festival 37
Director: Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic
Croatia, Brazil, USA, Slovenia 2021
92 minutes
English, Croatian
Subtitles in Hebrew, English

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.

Winner of the Caméra d’Or at Cannes this year, Murina is a psychological drama that brings to the surface the hidden violence between parents, lovers, and their children.

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