The Croatian/Lithuanian/Slovenian coproduction Sandbag Dam / Zečji nasip directed by Čejen Černić Čanak has been selected for Generation 14plus of the 75th Berlinale, which will be held 13 – 23 February 2025.
In a village on the brink of flooding, Marko’s life is turned upside down when Slaven returns for his father’s funeral and rekindles their forbidden romance. Marko must confront his family and make a difficult choice.
The film is produced by Croatia’s Kinorama, Lithuania’s Tremora and Slovenia’s Perfo Production. Lav Novosel stars as Marko and Andrija Žunac as Slaven.
Italy’s Open Reel has taken on international sales for the title.
Černić Čanak made her feature debut with 2017’s The Mystery Of Green Hill, based on the children’s novel by Ivan Kušan.
K. Gjozev