Little Trouble Girls (Slovene: Kaj ti je deklica) is a 2025 Slovenian drama film co-written and directed by Urška Djukić in her directorial debut. The film revolves around introverted 16-year-old Lucia and her relationship with fellow student Ana-Maria.[1][2]

An international co-production the film was selected in Perspectives at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival and was screened on 14 February 2025.[3][4] It was also selected for 39th Teddy Award, and competed for Best Feature Film.[5]

Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Lucia, a shy student at a Catholic school, joins the all-girls choir and befriends the charismatic Ana-Maria. During a retreat at a countryside convent, Lucia's attraction to a restoration worker creates tension with Ana-Maria and the choir. As she navigates her emerging sexuality, she begins to question her beliefs, causing conflict within the group.

Cast

  • Jara Sofija Ostan as Lucija
  • Mina Švajger as Ana Maria
  • Saša Tabaković as Conductor
  • Nataša Burger as Mother
  • Staša Popović as Klara
  • Mateja Strle as Uršula

Production

The film Slovenia, Italy, Croatia, Serbia co-production is directed by Urška Djukić, co-written with Maria Bohr. It is produced by Jožko Rutar for SPOK Films, Miha Černec and David Cej for Staragara, and Katarina Prpić for Izazov 365. Co-producers include Radiotelevizija Slovenija, as well as Marina Gumzi for Nosorogi. The production is supported by the Slovenian Film Centre, Radiotelevizija Slovenija, the Italian Ministry of Culture’s Film Directorate, the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia Film Commission, Eurimages and the Croatian Audiovisual Centre. Principal photography commenced on 20 June 2023 in Cividale del Friuli in Italy with additional shooting in Ljubljana in Slovenia.[6][7]

Release

Little Trouble Girls had its world premiere on 14 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Perspectives.[8][9]

Athens-based sales agent Heretic has acquired the international sales rights of the film in January 2025.[10]

Accolades

The film selected in the newly formed Perspectives competition competed for GWFF Best First Feature Award.[11][12]

The film won the €10,000 post-production services TitraFilm award at the 2023 Les Arcs Film Festival Industry Village, in the Work-in-Progress section.[13]

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.
Les Arcs Film Festival 18 December 2023 TitraFilm award Little Trouble Girls Won [14]
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 GWFF Best First Feature Award Nominated [15]
Teddy Award for Best Short Films Nominated [16]
FIPRESCI Prize Won [17]

References

  1. ^ Djukic, Urska (21 January 2025). "Little Trouble Girls". Cineuropa. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Little Trouble Girls" (PDF). Berlinale. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  3. ^ Davide Abbatescianni (21 January 2025). "The Berlinale unveils the titles playing in its Competition and its Perspectives and Berlinale Special strands". Cineuropa. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  4. ^ Rosser, Michael (21 January 2025). "Berlin film festival reveals 2025 competition line-up 2025". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  5. ^ "39th Teddy Award: Little Trouble Girls (Kaj ti je deklica)". Teddy Award. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  6. ^ Stojiljković, Marko (26 June 2023). "Urška Djukić shooting her debut feature, Little Trouble Girls". Cineuropa. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  7. ^ González, David (4 July 2023). "Eurimages supports 33 co-productions". Cineuropa. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  8. ^ Ntim, Zac (21 January 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Richard Linklater, Jessica Chastain, A$AP Rocky & Marion Cotillard Movies Among Vibrant Selection". Deadline. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  9. ^ "Little Trouble Girls". Berlinale. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  10. ^ Leo Barraclough (22 January 2025). "Berlinale's 'Little Trouble Girls,' Which Explores 'Awkward Relationship With Sexuality, Sin and Feelings of Guilt,' Picked Up by Heretic, Trailer Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  11. ^ "The Programme of Perspectives". Berlinale. 21 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  12. ^ "Berlinale Launches Perspectives, a New International Competition for Feature-Length Fiction Debuts, Strengthening the Profile of New Talent Within the Festival". 2 July 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  13. ^ Dalton, Ben (19 December 2023). "Urska Djukic's five-country European co-production 'Little Trouble Girls' leads Les Arcs industry winners". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  14. ^ Fabien Lemercier (19 December 2023). "The Work in Progress of Les Arcs awards Little Trouble Girls". Cineuropa. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  15. ^ Scott Roxborough (21 January 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Movies From Richard Linklater, Michel Franco, Hang Song-Soo in Competition (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  16. ^ "39th Teddy Award: Filmtitles". Teddy Award. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  17. ^ Scott Roxborough (22 February 2025). "Berlin: Fipresci International Film Critic Award Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
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