Do Elephants Pray - Raindance Film Festival

9:06
THURSDAY 7 OCTOBER AT 7:15PM
Following the unusual suicide of piano teacher Marjan Ozim from
a bridge at 9:06am, weary Police Inspector Dusan is to investigate
the circumstances surrounding the death. Having separated from
his wife following the loss of their eldest child, Dusan becomes
obsessed with the man whose story he is unravelling. Eventually
Dusan moves into Ozim’s apartment and starts living the life
of the deceased man. What begins as a passing resemblance
results in Dusan adopting his identity entirely.
9:06 tells both an intriguing and gripping story, which poses
questions about the nature of an individual’s identity. There are
constant themes of guilt throughout, inter-tangled with those of
loss and regret. Masterfully constructed, the narrative plays out
beautifully against the striking and moody visuals of Slovenia.
The powerful performance of lead actor Igor Sambobor offers
a striking sense of importance surrounding 9:06. Its native
home country is among the five countries in the world with the
highest suicide rates, but this tragic statistic isn’t put under the
microscope. No explanation is offered for Marjan’s decision to
end it all, but we see the repercussions it leaves for those who
loved him, providing a provocative and moving experience. CP
Country Slovenia Running Time 71 mins Format 35mm Director Igor Sterk
Producers Igor Sterk, Christoph Thoke, Frenk Celarc Screenplay Igor Sterk, Sinisa
Dragin DoP Simon Tansek Cast Igor Samobor, Labina Mitevska, Silva Cusin Print
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80 18TH RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL