Urška Djukić’s film “Little Trouble Girls” was shown in the Perspectives section at Berlinale and won the FIPRESCI award. The movie has been sold to various regions, such as Kino Lorber for North America, BFI Distribution for the U.K. and Ireland, and also France, Germany, Benelux, among others. Heretic, based in Athens, is managing global sales for this film.
Djukić’s first film focuses on the story of 16-year-old Lucia, a shy girl, who becomes part of her Catholic school’s all-girl choir and develops a friendship with Ana-Maria, a well-liked and flirtatious student. However, when the choir goes to a rural convent for an intensive weekend of practice, Lucia’s feelings for a restoration worker challenge her bond with Ana-Maria and the other girls. As she deals with new environments and explores her budding sexuality, Lucia starts to doubt her beliefs and values, causing tension within the choir.
Apart from Kino Lorber, the film is also set to be distributed by several other companies this year. These include ASC for France, CineArt for Benelux, Grandfilm for Germany, Filmladen for Austria, Atalante for Spain, Artcam Films for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, No Comboi in Portugal, Arthouse Traffic in Ukraine, Andrews Film in Taiwan, First Distributors in Hong Kong. Additionally, it will be released in its native countries like Slovenia (Gustav Film) and Italy (Tucker Film).
Warner Bros. Discovery will air the movie following its cinema release, first on HBO Europe and their streaming service, Max.
Upon viewing “Little Trouble Girls” by Urška Djukić, it was clear that this was the work of an incredibly gifted director, according to Karoliina Dwyer, VP of acquisitions at Kino Lorber. The movie delves into the intricate blend of sexuality, enjoyment, and Catholic guilt, offering a sharp, original, and sensual portrayal of adolescent sexual discovery. We’re eagerly anticipating sharing this film with audiences across North America.
Laura Dos Santos, who is in charge at BFI acquisitions, shared with EbMaster, “We were seeking an engaging first film that would captivate a broader audience, particularly younger viewers outside of festivals. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect fit than ‘Little Trouble Girls.’ Urška Djukić’s compelling interpretation of the female coming-of-age story is sure to captivate both cinema and digital audiences. Its vibrant backdrop, combined with a blend of palpable tension and uplifting choral music, makes it an enticing choice for a summer premiere in the U.K. and Ireland.
Ioanna Stais, the head of sales and acquisitions at Heretic, expressed her delight about ‘Little Trouble Girls’ receiving widespread distribution support globally. She highlighted Urška Djukić’s exceptional storytelling skills and brave perspective as factors that distinguish her as a filmmaker with an exceptionally unique vision. As the movie’s adventure continues, she is overjoyed that it will be accessible to global audiences thanks to dedicated distributors who share Heretic’s faith in Urška’s remarkable talent.
Jozko Rutar, the film’s producer, shared with EbMaster that it’s an honor to have numerous distributors worldwide acknowledging the superior quality of ‘Little Trouble Girls’ and the directorial prowess of Urška Djukić. As a result of these confirmed sales, ‘Little Trouble Girls’ is set to rank among the most successful Slovenian films in cinema history.
Little Trouble Girls”
This movie is a collaborative effort between Jozko Rutar and Miha Černec, produced under the banner of Spok Films (Slovenia), in partnership with Staragara IT (Italy), 365 Films (Croatia), Non Aligned Films (Serbia), Nosorogi and OINK (both Slovenia). The associate producer hails from France, known as Sister.
The film receives financial backing from several sources: the Slovenian Film Centre, Eurimages, RTV Slovenija, Viba Film, Italian Ministry of Culture – Directorate for Cinema and Audiovisual, FVG Flm Fund, FVG Film Commission, Croatian Audiovisual Centre, Film Centre Serbia, Re-act, Region Nouvelle Aquitaine, and Creative Europe Media.
Additional support comes from Arri International and GO Nova Gorica/Gorizia European Capital of Culture 2025.
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2025-03-13 16:17