directed by Rajko Grliæ, comedy, drama, 93 min, eng subtitles, 16+
written by Rajko Grliæ, Ante Tomiæ
with Nebojša Glogovac, Ksenija Marinkoviæ, Dejan Aæimoviæ, Božidar Smiljaniæ
Set in contemporary Zagreb and dealing with the present-day condition and fears of Croatian society, The Constitution is the 12th feature film by veteran director, Rajko Grliæ, who has won many awards. Four very different people live in the same building but avoid each other because of their different lives, what they believe in,and where they come from. They would probably never have exchanged a word, but misfortune pushes them towards each other. Their lives entangle in ways that profoundly challenge deep-held beliefs and prejudices surrounding material status, sexual orientation, nationality and religion. Slowly, and even painfully, they begin to open up to each other and recognise the essential humanity they all share. A complex, human story revolving around the fates of four completely different inhabitants of the same building in central Zagreb, The Constitution addresses a number of difficult social and political issues in a touching and funny way.
Awards:
Montreal World FF 2016 (Grand Prix)
Lecce European FF 2017 (Best Screenplay, SNGCI Award - European Actor of the year, Audience Award)
Pula FF 2017 (Fedeora Award, Best Screenplay, Best Actor)
London Raindance FF 2017 (Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Performance)