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When Santa Was a Communist
Promotional release poster
Directed byEmir Kapetanovic
Written byEmir Kapetanovic
Vahid Durakovic
Produced byEmir Kapetanović
Jasmin Duraković
Bogdan Petković
Natalija Rudić
Slaven Knezović
Daliborka Puž
Jovan Todorović
Džemal Šabić
StarringMirvad Kurić
Zana Marjanović
Miraj Grbić
Mirza Tanović
Kristin Winters
CinematographyMiksa Andjelic
Edited bySasa Pesevski
Music byAdis Sirbubalo
Production
companies
Depo
Emote Films
Eurofilm
Distributed byDepo
Release date
  • August 21, 2024 (2024-08-21) (Sarajevo)
Running time
86 minutes
CountriesBosnia and Herzegovina
Serbia
Croatia
LanguagesBosnian
English
Croatian

When Santa Was a Communist (Bosnian: Djeda Mraz u Bosni, lit. 'Santa Claus in Bosnia') is a 2024 black comedy film co-written, co-produced and directed by Emir Kapetanovic.[1] Starring Mirvad Kurić, Zana Marjanović, Miraj Grbić, Mirza Tanović and Kristin Winters.[2] It is about a group of actors who travel across the country to perform a Christmas play that brings joy to children, but not to adults.[3]

Synopsis

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In December 2023, a group of actors travel to smaller settlements in Bosnia and Herzegovina to perform a play about Santa Claus. The children are delighted, waiting patiently for the presentation. However, old conflicts among adults will awaken when they recognize the figure of Santa Claus as a communist.[4]

Cast

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  • Mirvad Kurić as Burhan
  • Zana Marjanović as Selma
  • Miraj Grbić as Zoka
  • Mirza Tanović as Jerry
  • Kristin Winters as Ella
  • Goran Kostic as Merdzo
  • Alek Kapetanovic Marjanovic as Niko
  • Mara Auriel as Ivana
  • Vanessa Glodjo as Zumra
  • Sasa Orucevic as Ivo
  • Zijo Bajric as Zijo
  • Miro Barnjak as Besim
  • Ajla Beganovic as Receptionist
  • Semir Beganovic as Groom

Production

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Principal photography began on March 11, 2023, and wrapped on April 3, 2023, in Bugojno, Bosnia and Herzegovina.[5][6][7]

Release

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It had its world premiere on August 21, 2024, at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival,[8] then screened on August 23, 2024, at the 6th Avantura Film Festival,[9] and is scheduled to screen on October 18, 2024, at the 13th Tuzla Film Festival.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Domaći igrani film "Djeda Mraz u Bosni" imat će premijeru na SFF-u: Pogledajte trailer". Klix (in Croatian). Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  2. ^ "Novi bh. film stiže pred publiku: Pogledajte trailer za domaću komediju 'Djeda Mraz u Bosni'". Depo. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  3. ^ "Djeda Mraz u Bosni dobiva laskave međunarodne filmske kritike". Depo. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  4. ^ "Svjetska premijera filma 'Djeda Mraz u Bosni' na SFF-u u Open Air programu". Radio M (in Bosnian). 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  5. ^ "U Bugojnu završeno snimanje filma 'Ne skreći sa staze/Djeda Mraz u Bosni'". Federalna. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  6. ^ "Sjajna glumačka ekipa na snimanju filma "Ne skreći sa staze" u Bugojnu". Klix (in Croatian). Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  7. ^ Gavrić, Adrijana (2024-08-26). "Film "Djed Mraz u Bosni" nastavlja festivalskim životom: Dočekan sa oduševljenjem širom BiH". N1 (in Bosnian). Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  8. ^ "Šta se dešava kad Djeda Mraz stigne u Bosnu: I dobitnik Emmyja umiješao prste". Raport (in Bosnian). 2024-08-07. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  9. ^ "Svjetska premijera filma Djeda Mraz u Bosni na SFF-u u Open Air programu". Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  10. ^ "Film Djeda Mraz u Bosni otvorit će 13. Tuzla Film Festival". Tuzlanski (in Croatian). 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
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