DANCE IN THE RAIN

Drama

Directed by: Boštjan Hladnik

Duration: 1 h 38 min

Format: Digitalno

Code: 430633

EAN: 3838898430633

The first Yugoslav feature film in the New Wave style, shot by one of the greatest authors in the history of Slovenian film. The screenplay based on the novel Black Days and White Day by Dominik Smole was written by Boštjan Hladnik, who also directed the film after returning from Paris, where he worked as an intern or assistant director with Claude Chabrol, Philipp de Broco and Robert Siodmak and absorbed the French new-wave sensibilities. Dance in the Rain is Hladnik's feature debut, in which he »used New Wave principles in a markedly original way« (Dr. Peter Stanković, film historian). According to critics, this is one of the best Slovenian films of all time.

SYNOPSIS

Peter, the painter, personifies man's longing for happiness. He would like to meet the ideal woman, the perfect companion in life. The theater actress Maruša, with whom Peter has been going steadily for seven years, wants to live with him and share everything with him. However, Peter has grown a little sick of Maruša. During the night Maruša feels that Peter has deserted her, she also decides that for her the end of their relationship is the best solution. But at the end both of them realize their loss. The difference between their illusions and the real life is too big. Meanwhile in the street a couple of young lovers are dancing in the rain. Perhaps they are going to attain the happiness that Peter and Maruša have sought in vain.

ABOUT THE FILM

In one of the best Slovenian films of all time starr Duša Počkaj (Maruša), Miha Baloh (Peter), Rado Nakrst (Anton), Ali Raner (Whisperer) and Joža Zupan (Magda). The screenwriter and director is Boštjan Hladnik, the director of photography is Janez Kališnik, the author of the music is Bojan Adamič, the editor is Kleopatra Harisijades, the production designer is Niko Matul, the costume designer is Nada Souvan, the make-up artists are Saveta Kovač and Lea Hočevar.

Film is available to watch and stream online i.e to rent for 48 hours or 14 days. With slovenian subtitles.