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| Lonely | |
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| Directed by | Bobby B. Grubić |
| Written by | Miro Gavran; Bobby B. Grubić |
| Based on | short story U zagrljaju rijeke by Miro Gavran |
| Produced by | Bobby B. Grubić; Todd Iorio; Elena Devivo |
| Starring | Sven Jakir; Duško Valentić; Jakov Gavran; Goran Grgić; Petra Kurtela |
| Cinematography | Ivan Zadro |
| Edited by | Bobby B. Grubić |
| Music by | Filip Novosel |
Production companies | MAG d.o.o. (Croatia); Artonix Studios (US) |
Release dates | 10 May 2025 (ÉCU, Paris) |
Running time | 18 minutes |
| Countries | Croatia; United States |
| Language | Croatian |
Lonely (Croatian: Samoća) is a 2025 Croatian short drama film directed by Bobby B. Grubić and written by Miro Gavran and Grubić, based on Gavran's short story U zagrljaju rijeke (Embrace of the River). The world premiere took place on 10 May 2025 at the ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival in Paris, in the European Dramatic Short competition.[1][2]
Plot
editAn elderly, seriously ill man, disappointed with his life, dreams of returning to the beloved river where he always felt happiest and of publishing a book of poems as his legacy. Left without family support, he finds hope in an unexpected friendship with his roommate.[3]
Cast
edit- Duško Valentić
- Sven Jakir
- Jakov Gavran
- Goran Grgić
- Petra Kurtela
- Mladena Gavran
- Bartol Jakir
- Relja Kurtela
- Ivana Štampar[4]
Production
editFilming took place in Međimurje County, including County Hospital Čakovec, the city park and along the Mura River. Production was carried out by MAG d.o.o., with Artonix Studios as minority co-producer; post-production was completed at The Platform Group (Los Angeles) and Longplay Studio (Zagreb).[5]
Release and screenings
edit- ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival (Paris) — World premiere; European Dramatic Short selection.[6]
- Croatian International Film Festival (CIFF), Šibenik — Croatian premiere.[7]
- Star Film Fest (Sisak) — Screening alongside a tribute to actor Duško Valentić.[8]
- Vukovar Film Festival (19th edition) — Official selection; 30 Aug 2025, 18:00 (Hrvatski dom Vukovar).[9]
- Bihać Avantura Film Festival (“Avant & Una”) — Regional (BiH) premiere.[10]
- The film was also screened at festivals including HFF Hvar, BISFF Bangalore and Tour Film Festival in Rome.[11]
Accolades
editReferences
edit- ↑ "ÉCU 2025: LONELY". ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "Film "Samoća" at ÉCU 2025". MiroGavran.com. 18 April 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "Samoća (2025)". Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC). Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "HAVC — Samoća (2025)". HAVC. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "MiroGavran.com — ÉCU 2025 announcement". MiroGavran.com. 18 April 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "ÉCU 2025: LONELY". ÉCU. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "Best Screenplay "Didovo oko" at CIFF Šibenik for 'Samoća'". Misao.hr. 12 August 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "Star Film Fest opens with "Samoća" – tribute to Duško Valentić". Misao.hr. 18 August 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "Samoća — 19th Vukovar Film Festival (program)". Vukovar Film Festival. 30 August 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "'Samoća' wins two awards in Bihać". CultureNet.hr. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "HAVC — Festivals & Awards". HAVC. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "Večernji list: 'Samoća' wins Best Screenplay at AsterFest". Večernji list. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "Misao.hr: Best Screenplay at CIFF Šibenik". Misao.hr. 12 August 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "CultureNet: Two awards in Bihać". CultureNet.hr. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.