MOTHER MARA

MAJKA MARA

By Mirjana KARANOVIC

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Female director - Post-Production 2024

The film explores the character of Mara, who is built in the contradiction of being a successful woman and a “traditional” in which her patriarchal background makes her suppress her emotions and vulnerability, forcing her to sacrifice.

Festivals
& Awards

Sarajevo FF 2024
Competition Feature
    • Year of production
    • 2024
    • Genres
    • Female director, Second film, Drama
    • Countries
    • SERBIA, SWITZERLAND, LUXEMBOURG, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, MONTENEGRO, SLOVENIA
    • Languages
    • SERBIAN
    • Budget
    • 1 - 3 M$
    • Duration
    • 96 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Mirjana KARANOVIC
    • Writer(s)
    • Mirjana KARANOVIC, Maja PELEVIC, Ognjen SVILICIC
    • Producer(s)
    • Snezana VAN HOUWELINGEN (This and That Productions)
    • Synopsis
    • Mara, a successful businesswoman and single mother, is heartbroken after her son Nemanja’s untimely death. She becomes emotionally detached, refusing to communicate with friends and family. However, when she meets Milan, Nemanja’s close friend, she finds solace and comfort in their relationship. As they grow closer, they uncover more about Nemanja’s life and his passing, giving Mara an opportunity to face her life and emotions.