In 19th-century Montenegro, a dying poet-ruler named Morlak journeys to Italy in search of a cure, leaving his homeland behind. As his condition worsens, his devoted servant Djuko, torn between duty and longing, faces the growing shadow of his master’s fate, battling jealousy, homesickness, and an unshakable sense of doom.
Director and Scriptwriter: Ivan Salatić Cinematography: Ivan Marković Editing: Jelena Maksimović Production Design: Dragana Baćović, Marija Mitić, Vincenzo Riccio Costume Design: Lidija Andrić, Tijana Milutinović, Dejana Sremčević Sound Design: Amaury Arboun Music: Mai Mai Mai, Toni Cutrone Compositing: Pierre – Yves Boisrame Design: Edin Omanović Producers: Jelena Angelovski, Dušan Kasalica Production: Meander Film (CG) Co-producers: Ines Vasiljević, Stefano Sardo, Jasmina Sijerčić, Tena Gojić, Stefan Ivančić, Dragana Jovović, Ognjen Glavonić, Boris Raonić Co-production: Nightswim (IT), Bocalupo Films (FR), Dinaridi Film (HR), Non-Aligned Films (SRB)Support: Eurimages, MEDIA, Filmski Centar Crne Gore, Ministero della Cultura (MIC), Film Commission Regione Campania, Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée (CNC), Hrvatski audiovizuelni centar (HAVC), Filmski centar Srbije (FCS), Radio televizija Crne Gore (RTCG)
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Rotterdam Film Festival 2025 – Tiger Competition Hong Kong International Film Festival 2025 – Young Cinema Competition Kino Otok – Isola Cinema 2025 – Films and Guests 71st Taormina Film Festival – Official Competition Pula Film Festival 2025 – Minority Coproductions Competition Sarajevo Film Festival 2025 – In Focus 38. Filmski festival u Herceg Novom – „Živko Nikolić“ Award for Special Contribution to Cinematic Expression
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