BIGGER THAN TRAUMA

SYNOPSIS

Over the course of three years, the film follows four women from Vukovar who were among thousands of those that experienced life changing trauma during the war for Croatian Independence 27 years ago. They relate their life stories through a complex process of personal empowerment, and the journey is changing their lives and relationships. 

Marija feels that she doesn’t deserve to be free; Katica finds any form of change terrifying; 

Ana describes herself as a lonely little duckling that doesn’t belong anywhere.

With trauma so deep, it takes an enormous effort to change perspective and reconnect with one’s true self. An unconventional healing program brings this group of women together as they embark on an intimate journey to the unknown. Both individually and as a group, they begin to grow and life starts to allow them to become bigger than their trauma.

DIRECTOR’S AND PRODUCER’S BIOGRAPHIES

Vedrana Pribačić (1977) is a Croatian journalist, director, and screenwriter. She holds a Master’s degree in Politics. She is a member of the Croatian Association of Film Professionals. She has been working as a TV reporter and editor-in-chief since 2000 on various TV channels. In 2016 she made her first 45’ minute documentary for national television, presented at several festivals in Europe, and was awarded at Croatian festivals. She had developed her director’s debut Bigger Than Trauma for five years. 

Mirta Puhlovski (1978) holds a Master’s degree in Film and Theatre Production. For the past 16 years, she has been working as a producer and screenwriter. She runs two production companies, through which she produced and co-produced many short and documentary films, screened and awarded at major festivals.

FESTIVALS AND AWARDS

Jury Special Mention; Zaba – Audience Award, Zagrebdox international film festival 2022 Croatian film days 2022
Sarajevo film festival 2022
Audience Award, Liburnia film festival 2022
Best script award, History film festival Croatia Rijeka 2022
Festiwal NNW 2022
DocuMental Sofia 2022
Dokuart 2022

DESCRIPTION

VEĆE OD TRAUME (dok.)
Director:
Vedrana Pribačić
Country: Croatia
Year: 2022.
Runtime: 90’
Language: hrvatski
Production: Metar 60, HRT Television
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PROGRAMME: BALKAN HORIZONS

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