LABOUR EQUALS FREEDOM

Drama

Directed by: Damjan Kozole

Duration: 1 h 11 min

Format: Digitalno

Code: 431081

EAN: 3838898431081

A tragicomedy about lost and found purpose of life. »The film speaks of the fears that grow inside us, the fear of losing financial or social security, and the fear of losing our loved ones. The film shows how the protagonist first gives up every hope then regains it through a course of events. Labour Equals Freedom is a tragicomedy in which despair intertwines with humour, and in which optimism eventually defeats pessimism and dark feelings of despair« (Damjan Kozole, director and screenwriter). Peter Musevski was awarded with the Heart of Sarajevo for Best Actor at the Sarajevo Film Festival and Vesna at the Festival of Slovenian Film, but the list of awards for the film does not end there …

SYNOPSIS

With Slovenia’s integration into the European Union, the main character loses his job, which triggers many problems. Peter is a machine operator in his early forties. He is trying to find another job, but all his efforts are in vain. He is losing self-confidence and self-esteem. He suspects his wife Vera of cheating, and when it already seems that his fears are a figment of his imagination, they turn out to be true. Peter demands a divorce and remains alone. In a moment of despair, he decides to hang himself. But as the rope is tightening a neighbour saves his life. But his pointless life goes on - from the Employment Office to a local bar. One day he finds his frightened neighbours in front of the house. There is a gas leak and the fire-fighters are stuck in a traffic jam. Without hesitation, Peter runs into the building and saves the day. His neighbours are cheering him, and the house manager offers him a job as caretaker. Peter's self-esteem is restored.

ABOUT THE FILM

Starring Peter Musevski (Pero), Nataša Barbara Gračner (Vera), Lara Djurica (daughter Sonja), Marijana Brecelj (lady at the Employment Office), Marjuta Slamič (Ines), Manca Dorrer (neighbor Marija), Primož Petkovšek (Tomo), Andrej Nahtigal (friend Janez), Lotos Vincenc Šparovec (friend Roman), Uroš Fürst (psychiatrist), Jernej Kuntner (Primož Dolinar) and Demeter Bitenc (neighbor). The director and screenwriter is Damjan Kozole, the director of photography is Aleš Belak, the author of the music is Igor Leonardi, the editor is Jurij Moškon, the sound designers are Damijan Kunej and Boštjan Kačičnik, the sound recorder is Marjan Cimperman, the production designer is Urša Loboda, the costume designer is Emil Cerar, the make-up artist  is Mojca Gorogranc Petrushevska and the producer Danijel Hočevar from Vertigo.

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