MINORITY COPRODUCTIONS
SHOOTING BLANKS
DIRECTOR: Žiga Virc
HRVATSKA PREMIJERA
COUNTRY: Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, Italy
YEAR/DURATION: 2023 • 82′ 26“
black comedy, drama
Info
- SCREENPLAY: Iza Strehar, Žiga Virc
- CINEMATOGRAPHY: Fabris Šulin
- EDITOR: Vladimir Gojun
- PRODUCTION DESIGN: Gregor Nartnik
- COSTUME DESIGN: Tina Hribernik
- SOUND: Leandros Ntounis
- MAKE UP: Lea Bratušek
- LEAD ACTRESS: Eva Jesenovec
- LEAD ACTORS: Primož Pirnat
- SUPPORTING ACTRESSES: Angeliki Papoulia, Janja Majzelj, Špela Rozin, Živa Selan
- SUPPORTING ACTORS : Bine Matoh, Jurij Drevenšek, Jernej Kogovšek, Janez Škof
- PRODUCER: Boštjan Virc
- PRODUCTION COMPANY: Studio Virc (Slovenia)
- CO-PRODUCED BY: Nukleus film (Croatia), Asphalt (Greece), RTV Slovenija (Slovenia), Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation, Asterisk Post (Greece), Levante Produzioni (Italy)
- CO-PRODUCERS: Siniša Juričić, Minos Nikolakakis
- DISTRIBUTION: Jučer
- SALES AGENT: Picture Tree International (Germany)
Synopsis
When German supermarket chain decides to demolish a monument to a partisan hero to build a shopping mall, the hero’s son France declares war on the Jerry enemy and stages a spectacular reception for its representative – who is Greek. In the midst of this game of partisans vs. the occupier, France’s daughter Vida and her husband Toni are trying to conceive a baby when a shocking family secret is revealed. A black comedy about a family fighting an external enemy and ending up at war with itself.
Festivals and awards
Iris Award Nomination of the Slovene Association of Cinematographers for the Best Cinematography (Feature Length, Fiction) – Fabris Šulin
Trailer
About the director
Žiga Virc
He is a Slovenian director and screenwriter, best known for his feature film “Houston, We Have a Problem!” about the alleged Yugoslav space program. The film was Slovenia’s candidate for the Academy Awards, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and competed in the main selection at numerous film festivals. His latest feature film is “Shooting Blanks,” starring Angeliki Papoulia. Another notable work is his short film “A New Home,” which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and was subsequently accepted at more than 100 festivals. His latest short film, “Kismet,” a Slovenian-Croatian co-production, has just begun its festival journey. Žiga has directed numerous commercials, documentaries, and fiction films. His latest directorial work is a TV series for National TV Slovenia. As an author, he has collaborated with television networks and content providers such as HBO Europe, Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Al Jazeera, RTV Slovenija, Finnish YLE, Italian RAI, Greek ERT, and Netflix.
Screening
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- VALLI CINEMA – FRIDAY 12.7.2024.
16:00
- VALLI CINEMA – FRIDAY 12.7.2024.
FREE ENTRANCE
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- VALLI CINEMA – SATURDAY 13.7.2024.
14:00
- VALLI CINEMA – SATURDAY 13.7.2024.
FREE ENTRANCE
