Samo kad se smijem (2023)
Release Year: 2023
Alternative Title: Only When I Laugh
Director: Vanja Juranic, Vanja Juranić
Writer: Elma Tataragic, Elma Tataragić, Vanja Juranic, Vanja Juranić
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Hrvoje Habeković, Nikola Vučetić, Damir Terešak, Ana Grbac
Companies: Biberche, MaXima film
Genre: Drama
Budget: €800,000 (estimated)
Awards & Similar
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Story
In the coastal town of the Adriatic, Tina (28), a dedicated mother to her six-year-old daughter, appears to have an idyllic marriage with her husband Frane (32). However, tensions rise when Tina decides to resume her college education, which she had abandoned due to pregnancy. Initially supportive, Frane's attitude shifts, and he begins expressing his disapproval through minor acts of sabotage. Over time, their disagreements escalate into frequent arguments and even violence.
Summary
'Samo kad se smijem' (2023), directed by Vanja Juranic, is a Croatian-Serbian drama that explores the complex dynamics of marital relationships and the challenges faced by women seeking personal growth within them. The film follows Tina, a devoted housewife and mother, as she navigates her husband Frane's evolving disapproval of her pursuit of higher education. Set against the backdrop of a seemingly idealistic coastal town, the movie delves into themes of marital conflict, female empowerment, and the struggle between personal aspirations and familial obligations.
