In the Land of Wonders
2009, 93 min, 35 mm, colour
Written and Directed by Dejan Šorak
Cast Marija Stjepanović, Franjo Kuhar, Dora Lipovčan, Borko Perić, Goran Bogdan, Nataša Janjić, Rene Gjoni, Marija Škaričić
D.O.P. Vjekoslav Vrdoljak, h.f.s.
Editor Veljko Segarić
Art Director Mario Ivezić
Costum Designer Doris Kristić
Composer Mate Matišić
Producer Ivan Maloča
Co-producer Dénes Szekeres
Production Company Interfilm (Croatia), Tivoli-Filmprodukció (Hungary) in association with Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT)
In the Bosnian wasteland, where NATO troops carry out their military training, a girl named Alice and her uncle Valentin collect old grenade and cannon shell fragments. Ironically named “land of wonders”, this ravaged landscape contaminated by war, suffering, fear and depleted uranium, serves as a backdrop for a unique anti-fairytale, drawing on a diverse range of storytelling traditions.
Festivals and Awards
56. Pula Film Festival
Golden Arena for Best Supporting Actress – Lena Politeo
Golden Arena for Best Costume Design
