ARKA
Arka speaks about change and the necessity and inevitability of transformation, while the script was created around an interpretation of the idea of a new life and new beginning, based on real-life experience, which says that it is almost impossible to speak about “new beginnings” with reasonable optimism. If we tend to view society and history as something cyclical, the only thing we can rightfully expect is the unexpected.
Director: Natko Stipanicev
Croatia, 2020
14:40 min | trailer
nominiert für Best Short Film 20MINMAX 2022
Natko Stipanicev graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the Arts Academy in Split, Department of Film and Video, and earned a Master’s degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, Department for Animated Film and New Media. He makes animated films and music.
Filmography: Arka (2020), The Dance Is Over, Maria (2013, graduation film), Dear Keno (2011, student film)
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