A cow grazes at night. In the foreground, we see the torso of a man wearing army fatigues, holding a clear bottle.

The Cow Krava

Dir. Pavo Marinkovic | Croatia

Synopsis

In occupied Croatia, 1991, an army major moves into a hastily abandoned home with his wife and daughter, where he reluctantly cares for a left-behind bovine. The cow’s unexpected presence forces him to face his repressed guilt in this haunting psychological drama.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 8: Drama.

Language Croatian

Run Time 18 minutes

Genres Social Commentary

Content Considerations

Film Credits

Producers Sanja Samanovic
Screenwriter Pavo Marinkovic
Editor Dubravko Slunjski
Cinematographer Branko Linta
Principal Cast Stjepan Peric, Dubravka Drakic
Music Hannes Gill
Production Company Mitropa