Mother Mara

The sudden death of her only son challenges a woman to find new emotions and purpose against stereotypes and clichés.

Mara, a successful businesswoman and single mother, suddenly loses her son Nemanja to an untimely death. She clamps up and refuses to show emotions being repulsive and unavailable for any communication on the subject with friends and family. With buried trauma deep inside of her, she meets Milan, Nemanja’s friend. She intends to use Milan to find out about her son’s life. But the feelings they both share toward Nemanja and his sudden death bring them together in an expected relationship. 

The screening on Saturday 30 November includes a Q&A with the director Mirjana Karanovic. Enjoy a cocktail before the screening on Saturday 30 November at 20:30h.

MAJKA MARA | Mirjana Karanovic | 2024 | Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Luxembourg

FESTIVALS & AWARDS (SELECTION) 

Sarajevo Film Festival, 2024 – World Premiere | Toronto International Film Festival, 2024

DIRECTOR’S BIO 

Mirjana Karanovic is a Serbian actress known for many acclaimed roles in the films of the former Yugoslavia. She made her debut in 1980 in Srdjan Karanovic’s film PETRIJIN VENAC. She gained world fame with the role of Mother in Emir Kusturica’s film WHEN FATHER WAS AWAY ON BUSINESS. One of her more significant roles was the role of Esma in the film GRBAVICA: THE LAND OF MY DREAMS by Jasmila Zbanic (Golden Bear Award for the best film at the Berlinale). For this role, Mirjana Karanovic won numerous awards at festivals and was nominated by the European Film Academy. In 2016, she made her debut as the director of the film A GOOD WIFE at the prestigious world festival Sundance in the USA. As director, she achieved great success with the film and won numerous awards. 

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT