23.LFF
Opatija
26.-30.08.2025.

Film

Bigger than Trauma

LFF20, In competition

LFF LAUREAT

Film je na 20. LFF-u osvojio:

  • nagradu publike

ABOUT THE MOVIE

Over the course of three years, the film follows four women from Vukovar who were among thousands of those that experienced life changing trauma during the war for Croatian Independence 27 years ago. They relate their life stories through a complex process of personal empowerment, and the journey is changing their lives and relationships.Marija feels that she doesn't deserve to be free; Katica finds any form of change terrifying; Ana describes herself as a lonely little duckling that doesn't belong anywhere.With trauma so deep, it takes an enormous effort to change perspective and reconnect with one's true self. An unconventional healing program brings this group of women together as they embark on an intimate journey to the unknown. Both individually and as a group, they begin to grow and life starts to allow them to become bigger than their trauma.

Vedrana Pribačić

Vedrana Pribačić (1977) is a Croatian journalist, director and screenwriter. She holds a Master’s degree in Politics, University of Political Science in Zagreb. She is a member of HDFD ( Croatian Association of Film Professionals). She has been working as a TV reporter and editor in chief since 2000 on various TV channels ( OTV, NOVA TV, RTL, CNN World View ). In 2016 she made her first 45’ minute documentary for national television. The film was presented at several festivals in Europe and awarded on Croatian festivals. In 2017 she started developing her director’s debut “Bigger Than Trauma”, and she’s been working on it for five years.

Title: Bigger than Trauma
Year of production: 2022
Duration: 91
Photography: Dario Hacek
Editing: Marta Broz
Sound design: Veće od traume
Production: Mirta Puhlovski
Production company: Metar 60