BODY

TELO

By Petra SELIŠKAR

SLOVENIAN FILM CENTRE - as FIN

Documentary - Completed 2023

Filmed over a period of 20 years, BODY is a sensitive and intimate exploration of the extraordinary life and intricate inner world of a woman who fights to resist a series of rare auto-immune diseases with her indomitable spirit.

Festivals
& Awards

Sarajevo FF 2023
Competition Documentary
    • Year of production
    • 2023
    • Genres
    • Documentary
    • Countries
    • SLOVENIA, NORTH MACEDONIA, CROATIA
    • Duration
    • 92 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Petra SELIŠKAR
    • Producer(s)
    • Petra SELIŠKAR (PETRA PAN FILM), Sara FERRO (PPFP)
    • Synopsis
    • BODY is a poignant feature documentary by acclaimed director Petra Seliškar, spanning two decades of her close friend Urška's extraordinary life, battling rare auto-immune diseases. Once a fashion model, now a professional pianist, Urška faces immense challenges, yet never loses her indomitable spirit. The film blends intimate conversations, personal archives and creative visuals to explore the mysteries of the human body and the power of art and friendship to understand its essence. A tumultuous journey towards healing and self-acceptance.