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  • 2006
  • Filmmuseum Distributie
  • 1 h 22 m
  • 2006
  • Filmmuseum Distributie
  • 1 h 22 m
How I Killed a Saint

Summary Mitsevska's first feature presents a slice of Macedonian life in 2001, the year the former Yugoslav republic skirted civil war with its ethnic Albanian citizens. Presenting an affecting story of a brother and sister who love each other but have to bridge different political ideas and personal agendas effectively captures the tension of t...

Directed By: Teona Strugar Mitevska

Written By: Matthew Bardin, Teona Strugar Mitevska

  • 2006
  • Filmmuseum Distributie
  • 1 h 22 m
  • 2006
  • Filmmuseum Distributie
  • 1 h 22 m

How I Killed a Saint

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Summary Mitsevska's first feature presents a slice of Macedonian life in 2001, the year the former Yugoslav republic skirted civil war with its ethnic Albanian citizens. Presenting an affecting story of a brother and sister who love each other but have to bridge different political ideas and personal agendas effectively captures the tension of t...

Directed By: Teona Strugar Mitevska

Written By: Matthew Bardin, Teona Strugar Mitevska

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Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Mitevska telescopes centuries of conflict between nations into an intimate story of siblings whose hopes for the future are being slowly poisoned by the sins of the past.
By Maitland McDonagh FULL REVIEW
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Boasts dynamic performances by the two leads, as well as tight directing (a lot happens in just 82 minutes) and eye-pleasing cinematography (by Alain Marcoen, who also lenses for Belgium's acclaimed Dardenne brothers).
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW
60
Successfully conveys the pervasive anxiety of a country on the brink of civil war.
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Throughout, first-time director Teona Strugar Mitevska (the sibling of the lead actress) demonstrates a keen eye for off-center compositions, a striking visual depiction of a world out of balance.
By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW
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Though weak in the drama department, the story of a brother and sister who love each other but have different political ideas and personal agendas effectively captures the tension of the time.
By Deborah Young FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Sister and Brother Mitevski, E-motion Film, Silkroad Production, RTV Slovenija, Macedonian National Television (MTV), Vardar Film, VPK, Viba Film, Video Lab, Nase Maalo Produkcija, Contrapoint, ESAV
Release Date May 4, 2006
Duration 1 h 22 m
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Awards

Sarajevo Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Rotterdam International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Brussels European Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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