Judita Franković Brdar: ‘I absolutely am a feminist. To me, feminism means freedom and equality’

Judita Franković Brdar speaks about feminism, inequality and the pressure to appear perfect without softening her words. For her, feminism means freedom and equality, along with the right to make mistakes without being judged by other people’s expectations.

The actress says she has never wanted to fit into predefined categories. That refusal to conform has also shaped the way many young creatives view her. The interview explores her career, the roles that have stayed with her and the ways actors change through the characters they play.

The conversation took place in central Zagreb shortly before her summer holiday. It followed the presentation of “The Second Diary of Pauline P.” at the Pula Film Festival, but quickly moved beyond film and acting. Franković Brdar also discussed personal rituals, longings and the desire to make the world around her at least a little better.

The interview addresses the position of women in the creative industries, aging and the expectations imposed by society. It presents Franković Brdar as an unconventional voice who remains interested in what comes next, rather than in fitting a fixed public image.