Excursion (film)
2023 Bosnia and Herzegovina film
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Excursion (Bosnian: Ekskurzija) is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Una Gunjak.[2] Starring Asja Zara Lagumdžija, Nađa Spaho, Maja Izetbegović, Mediha Musliović, Izudin Bajrović and Muhamed Hadžović.[3] It was selected as the Bosnian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.[4] It is a co-production between Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, France, Norway and Qatar.[5]
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| Excursion | |
|---|---|
International release poster | |
| Bosnian | Ekskurzija |
| Directed by | Una Gunjak |
| Written by | Una Gunjak |
| Produced by | Amra Bakšić Čamo Adis Đapo |
| Starring | Asja Zara Lagumdžija Nađa Spaho Maja Izetbegović Mediha Musliović Izudin Bajrović Muhamed Hadžović |
| Cinematography | Matthias Pilz |
| Edited by | Clémence Diard |
| Music by | Draško Adžić |
Production companies | Film House Baš Čelik Mer Film Nukleus film SCCA / pro.ba Salaud Morisset |
Release dates | |
Running time | 93 minutes |
| Countries | Bosnia and Herzegovina France Norway Croatia Serbia Qatar |
| Language | Bosnian |
| Budget | €511,292[1] |
Excursion had its world premiere at the 76th Locarno Film Festival on August 4, 2023, where it competed for the Golden Leopard – Filmmakers of the Present and was honored with a Special Mention.[6][7]
Synopsis
Iman, who, as her ninth grade class prepares for a field trip, attracts the attention of an older boy. After a game of truths and dares, a rumor spreads through the school that Iman is pregnant and threatens the field trip, Iman finds herself in a storm of expectations and restrictions, and the events she caused spiral out of control.[8]
Cast
- Asja Zara Lagumdžija as Iman
- Nađa Spaho as Hana
- Maja Izetbegović as Mediha
- Mediha Musliović as Razrednica
- Izudin Bajrović as Dedo
- Muhamed Hadžović as history teacher
- Vedran Tuce as music teacher
Production
Principal photography began on April 22, 2022, and ended on May 29 of the same year in the Canton of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.[1]
Release
Excursion had its world premiere on August 4, 2023, at the 76th Locarno Film Festival,[9] then screened on August 16, 2023, in the out-of-competition section at the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival.[10][11]
Reception
Critical reception
Neil Young from Screen Daily wrote: "Excursion is especially strong when it comes to dramatising the social and emotional dynamics between those caught in the tricky middle-ground between girlhood and maturity".[12]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Locarno Film Festival | Golden Leopard – Filmmakers of the Present | Excursion | Nominated | [13] |
| Special Mention | Won | ||||
| Adventure Film Festival "Avant & Una" | Unska sirena | Won | [14] | ||
| Herceg Novi Film Festival - Montenegro Film Festival | Best Screenplay | Won | [15] | ||
| Best Actress | Won |