ONLY WHEN U LAUGH (minority co-production)

SAMO KAD SE SMEJEM (manjinska koprodukcija)
Feature fiction film
73’
Drama
Tina, a young wife and mother, lives in what appears to be an idyllic marriage in a picturesque town on the Adriatic coast. When she expresses a desire to continue her education, which she had to put on hold due to pregnancy, her husband's quiet and persistent rebellion begins. Determined in her intent, Tina enrolls in college. Conflicts between Tina and her husband Frane are frequent, but they are not openly discussed, even when they turn violent. Tina persistently strives for herself, but Frane and the family want Tina to devote herself to their child and household. With the help of her mother, Tina manages to balance college, family, and an increasingly rich social life. Frane, who appears to be a successful man, regularly sabotages Tina. Their conflicts and tensions constantly escalate. One evening, Tina goes out with her friends. When Frane sees Tina having fun, he brutally attacks her physically once again. Their fierce argument escalates and results in a tragic event that forever changes their lives.
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Basic information
Title in Serbian
SAMO KAD SE SMEJEM (manjinska koprodukcija)
Title in English
ONLY WHEN U LAUGH (minority co-production)
Title in other language
Samo kad se smijem
Original language(s)
hrvatski
Genre
Drama
Premiere
23/11/2023 Pula, Pula Film Festival
Supported by
Audio-vizualni centar Hrvatske - HAVC
Filmski centar Srbije
Production
Production company
Co-producers
Festivals and Awards
Pula Film Festival / Pula, Hrvatska / 2023
Awards
Nagrada za najbolju žensku ulogu Tihana Lazović
Pula Film Festival / Pula, Hrvatska / 2023
Međunarodni filmski festival FEST / Beograd, Srbija / 2024
Technical specs
Color
KOLOR
Duration
73
Digital format
DCP
Picture format
16:9
Number of frames per second
24
Picture format
1.78
Sound
DOLBY 5.1
Subtitles
engleski