Record Slovenian Participation at Sarajevo Film Festival, Opening with Pawlikowski's New Film

The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival is set to open with "The Republic of Two," a new film by acclaimed Polish director Paweł Pawlikowski. The film, inspired by a section of Irish writer Colm Tóibín's novel "The Magician," focuses on the relationship between writer Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika as they journey through post-war Germany.

This year's festival marks a record for Slovenian participation, with 16 films and one series featuring Slovenian involvement. Among these is the world premiere of "All That Is Wrong With You," the latest feature from Slovenian writer-director Urša Menart. The film is described as an intimate drama exploring friendship, emotional distance, and the longing for connection.

"All That Is Wrong With You" follows Maruša, who feels lost after her mother's death. She connects online with Alja, a nurse living in a small German coastal town. Their shared sense of humor and struggles draw them together, but their burgeoning friendship faces a test when they decide to meet in person.

Director Urša Menart expressed her excitement about the film's premiere at the Sarajevo festival, which supported the project during its development. She noted that the film "weaves together intimacy, humor, and the vulnerability of human relationships in a contemporary world."