ABOUT THE MOVIE
At the heart of Rijeka’s fish market is Irena — a fierce, hardworking single mother. Her day begins before dawn, balancing family and market life. Surrounded by a strong collective of women who refuse to stay silent, the film reveals their daily struggles, resilience, and deep bonds of care.
Marina Musulin
Marina Musulin (Croatia) is an actress currently pursuing an MA in Documentary Film Directing at the Academy of Dramatic Art in Zagreb. Her first documentary, Krešo (2023), explores themes of mental health, identity, and life on the margins of society. The film premiered at the Liburnia Film Festival in 2024. Her first Academy production, From Morning to Tomorrow, won the Best Short Documentary Award at SEEfest in Los Angeles in 2026.
Title:
Around the Clock
Year of production:
2026
Duration:
15
Director: Marina Musulin
Screenplay: Marina Musulin
Photography: Hrvoje Franjić
Editing: Lucija Črnković
Sound design: Antonio David Perina
Music: Antonio David Perina
Production: Natalie Dech
Production company: Akademija dramske umjetnosti
Festivals where the film was screened:
- 2026 South East European Film Festival (Los Angeles, US) - Short Documentary Film
- 2026 Mediterranean Film Festival Split (Split, HR) - Studentski program
- 2026 Tabor New Frame Film Festival (Tabor, HR) - Studentski program
- 2026 Bura Film Festival (Bakar, HR) -
- 2025 Pula Film Festival (Pula, HR) - Student Programme
Awards and recognitions received:
- 2026 Best Short Documentary Film - South East European Film Festival LA (Los Angeles, US)
