When Santa Was a Communist
When Santa Was a Communist is a 2024 black comedy film co-written, co-produced and directed by Emir Kapetanović. Starring Mirvad Kurić, Zana Marjanović, Miraj Grbić, Mirza Tanović and Kristin Winters. It is about a group of actors who travel across the country to perform a Christmas play that brings joy to children, but not to adults.
Synopsis
In December 2023, a group of actors travel to smaller settlements in Bosnia and Herzegovina to perform a play about Santa Claus. The children are delighted, waiting patiently for the presentation. However, old conflicts among adults will awaken when they recognize the figure of Santa Claus as a communist.Cast
- Mirvad Kurić as Burhan
- Zana Marjanović as Selma
- Miraj Grbić as Zoka
- Mirza Tanović as Jerry
- Kristin Winters as Ella
- Goran Kostic as Merdzo
- Alek Kapetanović Marjanović as Niko
- Mara Auriel as Ivana
- Vanessa Glodjo as Zumra
- Saša Oručević as Ivo
- Zijo Bajrić as Zijo
- Miro Barnjak as Besim
- Ajla Beganović as Receptionist
- Semir Beganović as Groom