Block 5 (Igrišča ne damo!)
Ajyal Competition
Klemen Dvornik / Feature Narrative / Slovenia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Serbia / 2024 / 80 min / Colour / DCP
In Slovenian / English subtitles
MENA Premiere
Rated: Mature subject matter. Not suitable for minors. Individuals under the age of 18 are not admitted into cinemas.
Synopsis
‘Block 5’ tells the story of 12-year-old Alma, who has recently moved to a new neighbourhood with her father after the death of her mother, an environmental activist. Alma struggles to adjust to her new surroundings and finds herself at odds with Luna, the leader of a local skate gang. The two girls are bitter rivals until Alma discovers that her father’s company plans to demolish the community playground to build a parking lot. Determined to save the cherished green space, Alma realises she has no choice but to join forces with Luna and her gang.
What begins as a mission to stop the construction soon becomes a journey of understanding and teamwork. Alma and Luna, once enemies, must learn to work together to achieve their goal, discovering the importance of friendship, unity, and forgiveness along the way. As they plot to sabotage the construction project, their efforts reflect the greater struggle of preserving natural spaces in the face of modern development. The film is a touching and energetic adventure that highlights the power of young voices in the fight for environmental preservation, offering a heartwarming look at community and resilience in the face of challenges.
About the Directors
Klemen Dvornik is an acclaimed Slovenian director, born in 1977 in Novo Mesto. He holds a degree in Film and TV directing from the Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film, and Television in Ljubljana. His career spans music videos, television, and feature films, and he is best known for directing the successful TV series ‘The Lake’ (2019). Block 5 marks his latest feature film, selected for the Locarno Kids Screenings, which showcases his continuing passion for stories that bridge generational divides and promote social cohesion.
Credits
- Director
- Klemen Dvornik
- Screenwriter
- Dora Šustić
- Executive Producer
- Branislav Srdić
- Co-Producer
- Peter Badač and Jakub Rálek (BFILM.cz, Czech Republic), Danijel Pek and Katarina Prpić (Antitalent, Croatia), Dimče Stojanovski and Stefan Orlandić Stojanovski (Living Pictures, Serbia)
- Cinematographer
- David Hofman
- Editor
- Ivana Fumić
- Production Company
- A Atalanta
- Production Designer
- Miha Knific
- Sound
- Lukáš Ujčík
- Music
- Davor Herce
- Cast
- Kaja Zabre, Kaja Šuštar, Niko Lemark, David Trontelj, Youri Friderich, Marko Mandić,