Short Pula competition programme of the 64th Pula Film Festival:
CROATIAN SHORT OR MID-LENGTH FEATURE FILM
Chocolate Egg, directed by Tomislav Šestan, Milk and Honey, directed by Marko Jukić, Blue Peter, directed by Marko Šantić, Half a Man, directed by Kristina Kumrić, Safe Flight, directed by Aldo Tardozzi
CROATIAN DRAMA SERIES
Black and White World, directed by Goran Kulenović, The Guardian of the Castle, directed by Lukas Nola, The Paper, directed by Dalibor Matanić, Road Patrol, directed by Zvonimir Jurić
CROATIAN DOCUMENTARY SERIES
Heroes of Vukovar, directed by Eduard Galić, The Republic, directed by Božidar Domagoj Burić, Housing Matters, directed by Silvana Menđušić, Tin - Thirty Years of Travels, directed by Davor Žmegač
CROATIAN FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM
The Boss, directed by Dario Juričan, IT Was All Just a Good Dream, directed by Branko Ištvančić, A Million Dollar Life, directed by Robert Zuber
COMMISSION FILM – TRAILERS FOR CROATIAN FEATURE FICTION FILMS
Agape, directed by Branko Schmidt, Anka, directed by Dejan Aćimović, Home, directed by Dario Pleić, Fuck Off I Love You, directed by Anđelo Jurkas, Goran, directed by Nevio Marasović, A Brief Excursion, directed by Igor Bezinović, The Avalanche, directed by Stanislav Tomić, Dead Fish, directed by Kristijan Milić, Quit Staring at My Plate, directed by Hana Jušić, The Constitution, directed by Rajko Grlić, The Mystery of Green Hill, directed by Čejen Černić, Because of You, directed by Anđelo Jurkas, ZG 80, directed by Igor Šeregi
1. RECOGNITIONS OF THE SHORT PULA JURY
The Jury: Vanja Černjul, cinematographer (president), Pavao Pavličić, screenwriter, Jure Pavlović, director.
1. The Recognition for Best Short or Mid-Length Film is presented to the film Safe Flight, directed by Aldo Tardozzi.
For its dramaturgical roundedness, and the balance of all film components and excellent acting.
2. The Recognition for Best Croatian Drama Series is presented to the series Road Patrol, directed by Zvonimir Jurić.
For its interesting story, confident directing, and excellent acting. This is a series of the quality we have only seen on the big screen.
3. The Recognition for Best Actress in Drama Series is presented to Edita Karađole for her role in the series The Paper.
4. The Recognition for Best Actor in Drama Series is presented to Vinko Kraljević for his role in the series The Guardian of the Castle.
5. The Recognition for Best Croatian Documentary Series is presented to the series Heroes of Vukovar, directed by Eduard Galić.
For the decision to talk about war through a moving destiny of a man, told by himself, who calls for forgiveness at the end.
6. The Recognition for Best Croatian Feature Documentary Film is presented to the film The Boss, directed by Dario Juričan.
For his investigative approach, and an interesting link between a family story and a socially important topic.
7. The Recognition for Best Commission Film – Trailer for Croatian Feature Fiction Film is presented to the trailer for ZG80, directed by Igor Šeregi.
For its pacing, and for sparking the curiosity of the audience.
2. RECOGNITIONS OF THE FEDEORA JURY:
The Jury: Nenad Dukić, film critic, Ronald Bergan, film critic, Ondrej Biba, film critic, Natascha Drubek, film critic, Marijana Jakovljević, film critic.
1. The Recognition for Best Short or Mid-Length Film is presented to the short film Blue Peter, directed by Marko Šantić.
2. The Recognition for Best Croatian Drama Series or Documentary Series is presented to the drama series Road Patrol, directed by Zvonimir Jurić.
3. The Recognition for Best Croatian Feature Documentary Film is presented to the film It Was All Just a Good Dream, directed by Branko Ištvančić.
3. RECOGNITIONS OF THE YOUNG CINEPHILES JURY:
The Jury: Daria Kerešić, writer (president), Rea Bušić, student, Adnan Bajrović, student.
1. The Recognition for Best Short or Mid-Length Film is presented to the short film Safe Flight by Aldo Tardozzi.
Funny and serious at the same time, original and innovative, the film Safe Flight is a surprise in the category Short Pula. The film deals with personal, family, and societal relationships, shown through a fight within a family, which makes it stand out from the other films in the category.
2. The Recognition for Best Croatian Drama Series or Documentary Series is presented to the documentary series The Republic, directed by Božidar Domagoj Burić.
It was difficult to judge drama series and documentary series within the same category. The Republic, a fiction-documentary series by the Croatian Radiotelevision, talks about the Republic of Dubrovnik, and is a pleasant surprise in its considerable production level. All of the elements, from production design, costume design, computer effects and music, to courageous directing“, result in a visually impressive and convincing educational content.
3. The Recognition for Best Croatian Feature Documentary Film is presented to the film The Boss, directed by Dario Juričan.
Considering the limited selection in the category of feature documentary film and the fact that the films were very similar in structure, selecting a winner was not an easy task. The Boss was selected because it is very topical, offers a clearly articulated critique of society, good pacing, and a well-rounded story.
