Project Detail

Papagajka (The Parrot)

Synopsis

A stranger, Tasya, arrives in Sarajevo and barges into Damir's reclusive world. Little by little she takes over his apartment, his life, even his dreams. He can't summon the courage to confront Tasya and she becomes progressively more comfortable and controlling. Can Damir find it in himself to struggle out of this trap and regain control of his life, or will Tasya take him over completely, leaving no trace of Damir in the world?
SXSW Film Festival 2016 - World premiere

Details

Year: 2016
Type of film: Features
Running time: 82 mins
Format: 4K (RED)
Director: Emma Rozanski 1st Feature
Producer: Louise McElhatton
Executive Producer: KitBat Productions
Editor: Kostas Makrinos
Screenwriter: Emma Rozanski
Director of Photography: Malte Rosenfeld
Sound: Guy Fixsen
Music: Guy Fixsen
Principal cast: Susanna Cappellaro, Adnan Omerovic, Tina Keserovic, Sabina Mrgan, Don Guido
Mentor: Bela Tarr

Genre

Action Woman Director Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Bosnia and Herzegovina, UK coproduction

KitBat Productions

Emma Rozanski

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