When Santa Was a Communist (Bosnian: Djeda Mraz u Bosni, lit. 'Santa Claus in Bosnia') is a 2024 Bosnian black comedy film co-written, co-produced and directed by Emir Kapetanović.[1] Starring Mirvad Kurić, Zana Marjanović, Miraj Grbić, Mirza Tanović and Kristin Winters.[2] It is about a group of actors who travel across the country to perform a Christmas play that brings joy to children, but not to adults.[3]
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 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Emir Kapetanović |
| Written by | Emir Kapetanović Vahid Duraković |
| Produced by | Emir Kapetanović Jasmin Duraković Bogdan Petković Natalija Rudić Slaven Knezović Daliborka Puž Jovan Todorović Džemal Šabić |
| Starring | Mirvad Kurić Zana Marjanović Miraj Grbić Mirza Tanović Kristin Winters |
| Cinematography | Miksa Andjelic |
| Edited by | Sasa Pesevski |
| Music by | Adis Sirbubalo |
Production companies | Depo Emote Films Eurofilm |
| Distributed by | Depo |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Countries | Bosnia and Herzegovina Serbia Croatia |
| Languages | Bosnian English Croatian |
Synopsis
editIn December 2023, a group of actors travel to smaller settlements in Bosnia and Herzegovina to perform a play about Santa Claus. The children are delighted, waiting patiently for the presentation. However, old conflicts among adults will awaken when they recognize the figure of Santa Claus as a communist.[4]
Cast
edit- Mirvad Kurić as Burhan
- Zana Marjanović as Selma
- Miraj Grbić as Zoka
- Mirza Tanović as Jerry
- Kristin Winters as Ella
- Goran Kostic as Merdzo
- Alek Kapetanović Marjanović as Niko
- Mara Auriel as Ivana
- Vanessa Glodjo as Zumra
- Saša Oručević as Ivo
- Zijo Bajrić as Zijo
- Miro Barnjak as Besim
- Ajla Beganović as Receptionist
- Semir Beganović as Groom
Production
editPrincipal photography began on 11 March 2023, and wrapped on 3 April 2023, in Bugojno, Bosnia and Herzegovina.[5][6][7]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere on 21 August 2024, at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival,[8] then screened on 23 August 2024, at the 6th Avantura Film Festival.[9] It is scheduled to screen on 18 October 2024, at the 13th Tuzla Film Festival.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Domaći igrani film "Djeda Mraz u Bosni" imat će premijeru na SFF-u: Pogledajte trailer". Klix (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 23 August 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Novi bh. film stiže pred publiku: Pogledajte trailer za domaću komediju 'Djeda Mraz u Bosni'". Depo. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Djeda Mraz u Bosni dobiva laskave međunarodne filmske kritike". Depo. Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Svjetska premijera filma 'Djeda Mraz u Bosni' na SFF-u u Open Air programu". Radio M (in Bosnian). 6 August 2024. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "U Bugojnu završeno snimanje filma 'Ne skreći sa staze/Djeda Mraz u Bosni'". Federalna. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Sjajna glumačka ekipa na snimanju filma "Ne skreći sa staze" u Bugojnu". Klix (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 12 May 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Gavrić, Adrijana (26 August 2024). "Film "Djed Mraz u Bosni" nastavlja festivalskim životom: Dočekan sa oduševljenjem širom BiH". N1 (in Bosnian). Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Šta se dešava kad Djeda Mraz stigne u Bosnu: I dobitnik Emmyja umiješao prste". Raport (in Bosnian). 7 August 2024. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Svjetska premijera filma Djeda Mraz u Bosni na SFF-u u Open Air programu". Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Film Djeda Mraz u Bosni otvorit će 13. Tuzla Film Festival". Tuzlanski (in Croatian). 10 September 2024. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.