OFF program: Musical odyssey, 'Savages' and a story about a princess
Documentary films ‘Sing me a Song’, directed by Miran Zupanič, ‘The Princess’ directed by Ed Perkins and ‘Moonage Daydream’ by Brett Morgen are going to be screened within the OFF program of the 23rdedition of the Mediterranean Film Festival.
Besides these documentary hit films this program brings Croatian fiction film ‘Savages’ directed by Dario Lonjak. Miran Zupanič's documentary is a story of Slovenian cult folk rock musician Vlado Kreslin, whose legendary status is the result of his personal charisma and suggestive musical expression, unlike the self-promotion that is so popular today. The film follows the evolution of his authentic artistic approach as well as the broader cultural context within which Kreslin has been operating for 40 years. The film is on schedule on Wednesday, October 12 at 8 pm. in Borak Cinema.
Perkins’s story about princess Diana is an intimate and immersive look at the life of Princess Diana, a visceral submersion into Diana’s life in the constant and often intrusive glare of the media spotlight.
“The film unfolds as if it were in the present, allowing viewers to experience the overwhelming adoration, but also intense scrutiny of Diana’s every move and the constant judgement of her character”, the authors said. This film comes from Academy Award nominee Ed Perkins (Black Sheep, Tell Me Who I Am) and produced by Lightbox, Academy Award-winner Simon Chinn (Man on Wire, Searching for Sugar Man) and Emmy-winner Jonathan Chinn (LA92, HBO’s Tina). It is on the program on Wednesday 13 October 13 at 8 pm.
The feature film ‘Savages’ by Dario Lonjak is a story about the Croatia national football team supporters – Zolja, Jasmin and Mali who decided on robbery in order to get money for the trip to the World Cup Final in Moscow. Fleeing the police, they cross the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina and wander into a terrorist camp in the woods. Film stars Maja Jurić, Branko Janković, Alen Liverić, Dejan Aćimović, Borko Perić and it is on the program on Friday October 14 at 8 pm.
After the awards ceremony for the best documentaries of the 23rdMFF, on Saturday October 15 at 8 pm, festival visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a cinematic odyssey that explores Bowie's creative, spiritual and musical journey.Moonage Daydream features captivating, never-before-seen footage and performances spanning David Bowie's 54-year career.
The film includes 40 exclusively remastered Bowie songs and is the first film ever to be officially authorized by Bowie's Estate, and takes its title from the 1971 Bowie song of the same name.