GRBAVICA
SYNOPSIS
Single mother Esma wants to grant her twelve-year-old daughter Sara’s wish to participate in a school trip. A certificate proving her father is a war martyr would allow her a discount. But Esma continues to avoid Sara’s requests for the certificate. She would rather find a way to pay full price for the trip. She believes not telling the truth about Sara’s father is a way to protect both her and her daughter.
CAST
Mirjana Karanovic
Luna Mijovic
Leon Lucev
Kenan Catic
CREW
Director Jasmila Žbanić
Screenplay Jasmila Žbanić
Co-author Barbara Albert
Director of Photography Christine A. Maier
Artdirection Kemal Hrustanovic
Costume Lejla Hodzic
Make-up Halid Redzebasic
Sound Nenad Vukadinovic, Milan Stojanovic
Editing Niki Mossböck
Producers Barbara Albert, Damir Ibrahimovic, Bruno Wagner, Boris Michalski, Damir Rihtaric
SELECTION FESTIVALS / AWARDS
International Film Festival Berlin 2006: Golden Bear, Peace Film Award, Prize of the Ecumenical Jury
AFI Fest 2006: Grand Jury Prize
Brussels European Film Festival 2006: Best Actress – Mirjana Karanovic, Canvas TV Prize for Best Film
Jerusalem Film Festival 2006: In Spirit for Freedom Award for Best Feature
Portland International Film Festival 2007: Audience Award
Reykjavik International Film Festival 2006: Golden Puffin for Best film
Thessaloniki Film Festival 2006: Woman and Equality Award
