Though it’s been nearly two decades, the neighbor-upon-neighbor violence of the Balkan wars still haunt the region, as shown in this methodical and haunting psychological thrilled about a nurse and her family. When her war crime-committing husband gets in touch on the phone, old wounds are made fresh. (Interview translated by Sanja Lacan.) See cercamon.biz .
Were there any true stories of in the post-war era that inspired this tale?
The overall film has been inspired by everyday events, and certain elements of the tale were taken directly from real life. Such narratives pervade Croatian reality and need not be invented; indeed, far more harrowing tales can be found. To quote Georges Braque: “Truth exists; only lies are invented.”