God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya

God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya

2019 · 100 min · MK · 6.8 (159 votes)
Dir. Teona Strugar Mitevska · Starring Zorica Nuševa, Labina Mitevska, Stefan Vujisikj, Simeon 'Moni' Damevski, Suad Begovski, Violeta Šapkovska · Music Olivier Samouillan
Drama

A Macedonian woman throws herself into a traditionally men-only ceremony, kicking up a ruckus and standing her ground.

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A defiant woman challenges patriarchal tradition in a small town. This film feels like a simmering, quirky rebellion, blending social commentary with an unsettling, empowering intensity. It's a unique, thought-provoking experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

defiantunsettlingempoweringquirkyintensesteadysocial realismarthouse dramaEuropean cinemafeminismreligious traditionindividualismsocial commentary
religionwomen's rights