SHALLOW GROUND

Director: Jozo Schmuch

Producer(s): Ana Martinović (Croatia)

Co-Producer(s): Klas Films (Bulgaria)

Logline: Set in the Croatian city of Vukovar, Shallow Ground tells the story of Marija, an elderly mother whose son Luka went missing during the war. One morning, Luka returns, unchanged, as if no time has passed. Over the course of a single day, mother and son try to bridge the years stolen by war.

Participation Year: ESP 2025 - Works in Progress

World premiere: Sarajevo Film Festival, 2025