23.LFF
Opatija
26.-30.08.2025.

Film

Marijine

LFF10, Out of competition

LFF LAUREAT

Film je na 10. LFF-u osvojio:

  • posebno priznanje

ABOUT THE MOVIE

A typical cross-section of bigoted neighbours in an ordinary apartment building is invited to an intimate party to honour the memory of the late Marija Violić, a fellow tenant, friend and grandmother. Instead of descending into a sentimental cliché, the party soon evolves into a reality show, spiced up with all-singing, all-dancing interludes. The venue for this unique gathering is Marija's apartment and the music is provided by a group of hired musicians - as far as the guests are concerned, a bunch of complete unknowns, but in reality - the hugely popular Czech dance electro-trash band Midi lidi. And what’s the purpose of this unique get-together? To finally fulfil a long overdue family obligation to the great, dearly departed Marija...
This music documentary / comedy with a trace of drama and social realism is featuring Marija's three granddaughters: Nina, Željka and Danira.

Željka Suková

Željka Suková studied Graphic Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb and New Media at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. «Marija’s Own» (2011) was her docu-fiction-feature film debut. Its world premiere was at HotDocs, Toronto and the European premiere at Karlovy Vary IFF where it was awarded the Federation of Film Critics of Europe and the Mediterranean Award. «Marija’s Own» was screened at over 20 festivals, including MOMA’s Documentary Fortnight Gala closing night.

Title: Marijine
Year of production: 2011
Duration: 62
Director: Željka Suková
Screenplay: Željka Suková
Photography: Aleš Suk
Editing: Aleš Suk
Music: Midi Lidi
Production: Željka Suková
Production company: Udruga UKUS