Stitches / Šavovi
Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina 2019
Directed by Miroslav Terzić, drama, 105 min, eng subtitles, 16+
Written by Elma Tataragić
With nežana Bogdanović, Marko Baćović , Jovana Stojiljković , Vesna Trivalić , Dragana Varagić
18 years after she was coldly informed of her newborn's sudden death, Ana still believes that the infant was stolen from her. Dismissed by others as paranoid and fuelled by a mother’s determination, she summons the strength for one last battle against the police, the hospital bureaucracy and even her own family to uncover the truth.
A compelling take on oppression, motherhood, and a personal quest for truth and justice, the film offers a sophisticated and convincing character study with moments of high tension. Inspired by true events, Stitches combines elements of a thriller and a drama to tell the powerful story of a heroic woman who fights alone against a cruel and oppressive system. Premiered at this year’s Berlinale.
Awards:
Berlin IFF 2019 (Panorama)