Balkan Noir (2017)
Release Year: 2017
Nation: Montenegro, Sweden
Alternative Title: Um Noir dos Balcãs, Balkan Noir
Director: Drazen Kuljanin
Writer: Drazen Kuljanin
Production & Genre
Producer: N/A
Companies: Film Facility, Gallileo, Way Creative Films
Genre: Drama
Budget: SEK 2,200,000 (estimated)
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: daughter, eastern europe, female nudity, female topless nudity
Story
Balkan Noir follows Nina, a woman who has been searching for her missing daughter for seven years. In her quest for justice and revenge, she returns to Montenegro one last time. The story unfolds in segments, each corresponding to a cigarette break, providing glimpses into Nina's relentless hunt for the perpetrator.
Summary
Balkan Noir is a 2017 drama film directed by Drazen Kuljanin, set against the backdrop of Montenegro. The movie explores themes of loss, desperation, and resilience through its protagonist, Nina, who has been searching for her daughter for seven years. Shot in segments during cigarette breaks, the film offers a unique narrative structure that mirrors Nina's fragmented journey. Despite its short runtime, Balkan Noir delivers a powerful exploration of Eastern European culture and the lengths to which a mother will go for justice.
