Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović is a Cannes winner and an inspiration. Every so often, a movie comes along that reminds you why you love film. The 2021 Cannes Camera d'Or winner Murina, directed by Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović, is one for me. Effortless in its tension and storytelling, it speaks to a very specific experience of living under an overbearing parent at a young age, when the world feels at once full of possibility and absolutely closed off. There's so much to admire here—the quiet tenacity of main character Julija (Gracija Filipovic), and how the film carefully unfolds through her eyes only. The beautiful but deadly seaside home where she's trapped, the Adriatic Sea thrumming like a heartbeat under floorboards. All those minuscule moments that feel like a scream for freedom. It's a film that forces you to lean forward, read between the lines, notice every expression of the characters. You want what Julija wants, and you're willing to go with her, no matter how far. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 7 July, 2022