Snow


1h 44m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Six women, a grandfather, four girls and a young boy live in war ravaged and isolated village of Slavno. Their families and friends have been killed and their bodies have never been found. The first snow brings full isolation to the village. Alma, a young stubborn woman, believes they can still survive. She encourages her people to work their way out of poverty by selling plum jam and other fruits and vegetables their village is famous for on a deserted road. Two businessmen eventually come to visit Slavno demanding residents to leave the village offering money in return. The villagers ultimately face a dilemma--should they accept the offer that could save their lives, but destroy their souls.

Film Details

Also Known As
Premieres neiges, Snijeg
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Les Films de l'AprFs-Midi; Pyramide Films; Rohfilm Gbr; Trigon Films
Distribution Company
Beeck Turtle; Pyramide Distribution

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 44m

Synopsis

Six women, a grandfather, four girls and a young boy live in war ravaged and isolated village of Slavno. Their families and friends have been killed and their bodies have never been found. The first snow brings full isolation to the village. Alma, a young stubborn woman, believes they can still survive. She encourages her people to work their way out of poverty by selling plum jam and other fruits and vegetables their village is famous for on a deserted road. Two businessmen eventually come to visit Slavno demanding residents to leave the village offering money in return. The villagers ultimately face a dilemma--should they accept the offer that could save their lives, but destroy their souls.

Film Details

Also Known As
Premieres neiges, Snijeg
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Les Films de l'AprFs-Midi; Pyramide Films; Rohfilm Gbr; Trigon Films
Distribution Company
Beeck Turtle; Pyramide Distribution

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 44m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the New Directors Award for First Narrative Feature at the 2009 San Francisco International Film Festival.

Winner of the Brizzolara Family Award for Films of Conflict and Resolution at the 2008 Hamptons International Film Festival.

Winner of the International Critics' Week Grand Prize at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.

Released in United States 2008

Released in United States October 2008

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States October 2009

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Cinema of Our Time) September 25-October 10, 2008.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (New Directors) October 16-29, 2008.

Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (Conflict & Resolution Competition) October 15-19, 2008.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Bright Future) January 21-February 1, 2009.

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (New Directors Competition) April 23-May 7, 2009.

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 21-June 14, 2009.

Shown at Rome International Film Festival (New Cinema Network) October 15-23, 2009.

Feature directorial debut for Aida Begic.

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Cinema of Our Time) September 25-October 10, 2008.)

Released in United States October 2009 (Shown at Rome International Film Festival (New Cinema Network) October 15-23, 2009.)

Released in United States October 2008 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (New Directors) October 16-29, 2008.)

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 21-June 14, 2009.)

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Bright Future) January 21-February 1, 2009.)

Released in United States October 2008 (Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (Conflict & Resolution Competition) October 15-19, 2008.)

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (New Directors Competition) April 23-May 7, 2009.)