Iva Šimić

Movies

The Staffroom
Mirna
Anamarija starts her job as a counsellor at a new school. Together with her, the viewers begin to appreciate what kind of people the staffroom teachers are, they witness the petty conflicts and also uncover the power games that go on behind the scenes. This self-assured debut from Sonja Tarokić about the individual's struggle within the system and the sheer effort required to preserve one’s integrity, also presents a complex study of an institution whose employees have taken on one of the most responsible roles an adult can have – to educate future generations.
I'm Not Telling You Anything, Just Sayin'
Zrinka returns to her hometown for a few days to do some location scouting. She stays at her mother Tanja’s place. Tanja’s behaviour seems strange, so Zrinka takes her location scouting in order to find out what is troubling her. In the end, Tanja’s emotional breakdown brings the two closer together.
Submission
Burqa girl 1
Three friends are hanging out on the roof in Sarajevo. Their hangout is interrupted by the Yugoslavian time traveler who explains them that they are in danger and need to use the time machine to go back to Yugoslavia and warn people that the future generations messed up. They travel back in time to find themselves not in Yugoslavia, but in Iran. Clash of the cultures is evident, and they are forced to hide their identity. But the more they discover the city, the more they realize it is scarily similar to their own.