SPOTLIGHT ON CANNES 2021: DIRECTORS' FORTNIGHT — MURINA —Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic

MURINA

"Tensions rise between restless teenager Julija and her oppressive father Ante when an old family friend arrives at their Croatian island home. As Ante attempts to broker a life-changing deal, their tranquil yet isolated existence leaves Julija wanting more from this influential visitor, who provides a taste of liberation over a weekend laid bare to desire and violence."

Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic

"Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic is a writer-director born in Dubrovnik and based in New York. She graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb and Columbia University in New York .Her short film Into the Blue, was nominated and awarded at many international film festivals. Antoneta’s first feature film Murina was developed with support from Cinéfondation, Goethe-Institute, and Jerusalem Film Lab. It is co-produced by Martin Scorsese."

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SPOTLIGHT ON CANNES 2021: DIRECTORS' FORTNIGHT — MEDUSA —Anita Rocha da Silveira

MEDUSA

"Today, Brazil."

"Mariana, 21 years old, belongs to a world where she must do her utmost to keep up the appearance of a perfect woman. In order to resist temptation, she and her girlfriends try their best to control everything and everyone around them. And that includes the town sinners. At night, the girl squad put on masks, hunt and beat up all women who have deviated from the right path.
However, the day will come when the urge to scream will be stronger than it ever has been."

Anita Rocha da Silveira

"Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Anita Rocha da Silveira has written and directed three short films: The Noon Vampire, Handball (FIPRESCI Award at the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen), and The Living Dead (Directors’ Fortnight). Her first feature Kill me Please was screened at the Orizzonti section at Venice International Film Festival, New Directors/New Films and SXSW, among others. Medusa is her second feature film."

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SPOTLIGHT ON CANNES 2021: DIRECTORS' FORTNIGHT — LUANESHAT E KODRËS —Luàna Bajrami

LUANESHAT E KODRËS

"Somewhere in Kosovo, in a small remote village, three young women see their dreams and ambitions stifled. In their quest for independence, nothing can stop them: time to let the lionesses roar."

Luàna Bajrami

"Self-taught, Luàna Bajrami acquired experience as an actress with different filmmakers, while practicing writing, editing, and directing. In 2019, she directed her first short film financed In Summer Rippen Berries and her first feature film: The Hill where Lionesses Roar."

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