Sep. 01, 2016|Croatia|105 Min.|R
Genre: Adult;Drama
Description: Quit Staring at My Plate (Croatian: Ne gledaj mi u pijat) is a 2016 Croatian-Danish drama film written and directed by Hana Jušić. The film premiered in the Venice Days section at the 73rd Venice Film Festival, where it received the Fedeora Award for Best European Film. It was also chosen as Croatia’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, though it was not nominated.
The story follows a 24-year-old woman who becomes the sole breadwinner for her family after her domineering father suffers a stroke. As she takes on this new responsibility, she navigates the freedom it brings while grappling with the overwhelming burden of supporting her entitled mother and her lazy older brother, whom the family has treated as disabled. This dual role of provider and caretaker repeatedly tests her resilience, shaping her journey of self-discovery and strength.
Cast director: Hana Jušić
Cast actor: Mia Petričević, Nikša Butijer, Arijana Čulina, Zlatko Burić, Karla Brbić, Bruna Bebić-Tudor, Marijana Mikulić, Roko Sikavica, Daria Lorenci Flatz, Vicko Bilandžić
Original name: Ne gledaj mi u pijat