Only When I Laugh

Original title: Samo kad se smijem

2023
1h 13m

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Tihana Lazovic in Only When I Laugh (2023)

Tina (28), a housewife caring for her daughter (6), lives with Frane (32) in an Adriatic town. Marital tensions arise when she expresses wanting to finish college, challenging traditional ge... Read allTina (28), a housewife caring for her daughter (6), lives with Frane (32) in an Adriatic town. Marital tensions arise when she expresses wanting to finish college, challenging traditional gender roles in their seemingly perfect marriage.Tina (28), a housewife caring for her daughter (6), lives with Frane (32) in an Adriatic town. Marital tensions arise when she expresses wanting to finish college, challenging traditional gender roles in their seemingly perfect marriage.

Director
- Vanja Juranic
Writers
- Vanja Juranic
- Elma Tataragic
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7.3/10

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Director
- Vanja Juranic
Writers
- Vanja Juranic
- Elma Tataragic
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Awards
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Tihana Lazovic

Tina

Slavko Sobin

Frane

Jasna Djuricic

Darinka

Elodie Paleka

Mara

Mirela Brekalo

Ksenija
(as Mirela Brekalo-Popovic)

Maruska Aras

Dorotea

Marina Redzepovic

Danijela

Stipe Radoja

Stipe

Lana Meniga

Ivana

Aneta Grabovac

Bosiljka

Ivan Cuic

Mario

Nadine Micic

Lucija

Iva Jerkovic Oreski

Sanja
(as Iva Jerkovic)

Gloria Dubelj

Klara

Stojan Matavulj

Ante

Filip Rados

Svecenik

Nela Kocis

Sutkinja
(as Nela Kocsis)

Tamara Soletic

Tajnica

Director
- Vanja Juranic
Writers
- Vanja Juranic
- Elma Tataragic
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10/10

Extremely powerful 10/10

This film shows how with minimal dialogue, along with phenomenal facial and body expression, you can make a film that gives you goosebumps. The acting of the main characters is masterful.

Slavko Sobin and Tihana Zalovic achieved striking roles, both extremely difficult and so strong. The film was not diluted by unnecessary side events, but the whole time the focus was on the main thing, that pain, torment and fear of abuse.

The story touches your heart deeply, hoping that no one will ever find themselves in this situation. Croatia needs a quality Oscar candidate, and it should be this film.

Great recommendation.