How I Learned to Fly

2022 1h 27m SR

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8.2

BANGER

★8.2TMDB · 18

FamilyComedyDramaRomanceAdventure

Synopsis

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12-year-old Sofija is seemingly facing a boring summer vacation with two grandmothers. However, new friendships, a first kiss, and long kept family secrets will turn this summer on the idyllic Adriatic island of Hvar into a priceless experience and an unforgettable adventure.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Klara Hrvanović
Sofija
Olga Odanović
Marija
Snježana Sinovčić Šiškov
Luce
Žarko Laušević
Nikola
Luka Bajto
Ema Kereta Rogić
Benjamín Lacko

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Radivoje 'Raša' Andrić
Writers: Ljubica Luković
Languages: Croatian, Serbian
Countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Croatian, Serbian.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Radivoje 'Raša' Andrić, shot by Dušan Joksimović. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Dejan Urošević shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Klara Hrvanović and Olga Odanović and Snježana Sinovčić Šiškov carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Radivoje 'Raša' Andrić directs. Dušan Joksimović behind the camera. Dejan Urošević cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia. Dialogue in Croatian, Serbian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 4 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Croatian, Serbian.
4International production across 4 countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Directed by Radivoje 'Raša' Andrić, shot by Dušan Joksimović. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Editor Dejan Urošević shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Klara Hrvanović and Olga Odanović and Snježana Sinovčić Šiškov carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt12885338 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 18 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.