Liffe after Liffe Season Series: Murina

By: Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović

Cankarjev dom Cinema Liffe after Liffe Season Series: Murina

A psychological family drama shot on the Croatian islands of Hvar, Kornati and Koločep about a girl on the brink of womanhood who fights against her father’s oppression to get a taste of forbidden passion and freedom.

Tensions rise between restless teenager Julija and her oppressive father Ante when an old family friend, Julija's mother's old flame, the charming Javier, 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. It is not entirely clear whether Julija is seeking a father figure, rebelling against her controlling father, or experiencing a romantic encounter.