Synopsis
Mihrije, Sina and Jasna are three friends in their early twenties living in Slovenia. Tomboyish and fiercely independent, they refuse to play by the rules of the conservative world around them. Everything changes when they meet Fantasy, a young transgender woman whose quiet, assured presence leads each of them on an unexpected journey into gender, desire, and self-discovery.
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Director’s statement
“This film is dedicated to all those who have had to hide their true identity, their spirit and their loves in the face of the terror and violence of ‘normative’ society. Light filters through the cracks and illuminates the wounds. With love, for love.” — Kukla
The film is rooted in autobiography: Kukla herself grew up in Slovenia with Macedonian parents. Her protagonists are all misfits, outsiders, second-generation immigrants from different corners of the Balkans: a mosaic of languages and identities that gives the film its particular energy. The film’s visual palette shifts from the grey of the housing blocks to shades of mauve, following the characters’ inner journey.
Cast
Credits
| Director | Kukla |
|---|---|
| Screenplay | Kukla |
| Country · year | Slovenia / North Macedonia · 2025 |
| Running time · genre | 1h38 · Drama |
| Language | Slovenian, Albanian, Serbian, Bosnian, Macedonian |
| Production | December (Slovénie), Krug Film (Macédoine du Nord) |
Stills
Feature Film in Competition 2026
Best Actress – Feature Film
FIJA 2026
FIJA 2026
Best Actor – Feature Film
FIJA 2026
Audience Award – Feature Film
Le Garçon qui faisait danser les collines
FIJA 2026
Pass Culture Award
FIJA 2026
Best Feature Film
FIJA 2026
FIJA 2026
FIJA 2026
