Festival opening: Safe Place (Juraj Lerotic, Croatia, 2022)

Scottish Premiere; Winner of ‘Best Emerging Director’, ‘Best Actor’, ‘Swatch Feature Award’ at Locarno Film Festival 2022; Best Film at Sarajevo Film Festival 2022

Told over a 24-hour period, this deeply personal film – based on the writer/director’s own experiences – follows Bruno (played by director Juraj Lerotic) as he attempts to care for his brother Damir following an unexpected suicide attempt. Faced with a cold and uncaring bureaucracy, Bruno and his mother attempt to take matters into their own hands and help Damir find his own safe place.

Samizdat is supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, and funded by Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.

Accessibility

English subtitles

Financial support to attend the festival is available to eligible applicants via Samizdat's Access Fund.

Content notes: Self-harm, blood, themes of suicide, mental illness.

Access notes: Occasional sudden loud noises.