MURINA
DRAMA | Croatian, English | 96 min
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
WRITERS Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović, Frank Graziano
CAST Gracija Filipović, Danica Čurčić, Leon Lučev, Cliff Curtis
COUNTRIES OF PRODUCTION Croatia, Brazil, USA, Slovenia
“Sultry and absorbing”
★★★★★
— CULTUREFLY
“MOODY AND MYSTERIOUS”
★★★★
— LITTLE WHITE LIES
“outstanding debut feature... full of bite”
★★★★★
— IRISH TIMES
“this audiovisual treat is spiritedly played by its leads”
★★★★
— EMPIRE
“Currents of rebellion, jealousy and desire roil in the
glittering waters of this superb Camera d’Or-winning debut”
— VARIETY
“A compelling psychological drama which elegantly illustrates the difficulties of women trying to assert their independence in a patriarchal environment”
— CRACK MAGAZINE
FESTIVALS + AWARDS
2021 Cannes Film Festival
Winner: Caméra d'Or
2021 Toronto International Film Festival
Official Selection
2021 CPH: PIX
Official Selection
2021 São Paulo International Film Festival Official Selection