Whites Wash at Ninety
Belo se pere na devetdeset
Belo se pere na devetdeset
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The film contains an intense scene that may cause discomfort, vertigo, or nausea in some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

A moving, humorous, brutally honest and inspiring film about confronting illness based on Bronja Žakelj's autobiographical novel of the same name.

The central character, Bronja, is followed through various stages of her life. After losing her mother to cancer, she must face this insidious disease alone at a young age. Despite numerous and nearly insurmountable life challenges, Bronja confronts them in a way that blends tears with laughter and unwavering optimism.


Talk after Screening
12 Nov at 19:30, Linhart Hall, guests: Marko Naberšnik (director), Anica Dobra (actress), Bronja Žakelj (author of the novel), Aleš Pavlin (producer), moderator: Toni Cahunek


"Making Whites Wash at Ninety was a unique experience. A story based on real-life events requires a special approach. Remaining faithful to the novel's original storyline while seeing it through cinematic lens required a lot of careful consideration. In addition, the story of loss and family also left a profound impression on me personally. It makes you realise that the time left to us is precious and the presence of people dear to us is by no means a given." (Marko Naberšnik)
Section: AVANTPREMIERES
Directed by: Marko Naberšnik
Country, year: Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, Serbia, North Macedonia,, 2025
Length: 138 minutes
Subtitles: Slovenian
Language: Slovenian, Serbo-Croatian

Screening in cinema:

Wed, 12.11.2025 19:00 Linhart Hall
Sun, 16.11.2025 11:00 Linhart Hall
Sun, 16.11.2025 15:00 Linhart Hall
Tue, 18.11.2025 18:00 Linhart Hall

VOD service:

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Please note that this film is not available as VOD service.
Screenplay:
Bronja Žakelj, Marko Naberšnik
Music:
Luca Ciut
Cast:
Lea Cok (starejša Bronja), Jurij Zrnec (Janez), Tjaša Železnik (Mita), Anica Dobra (Dada), Žiga Šorli (starejši Rok), Mei Rabič (mlajša Bronja), Jaka Mehle (mlajši Rok), Vladimir Tintor (Milan), Saša Tabaković (Bojan), Iva Krajnc Bagola (Marina), Jure Rajšp (Urban), Polona Juh (dr. Majcen), Blaž Dolenc (Blaž)
Producent:
Perfo & Kinorama & Quasar Film & Biberche & Black Cat Production & Protos Film
ales.pavlin@perfo.si
Distribution:
Fivia d.o.o.
cenex@siol.net
Sales:
Perfo
ales.pavlin@perfo.si
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About director
Born in 1973 in Maribor, Naberšnik holds a Master's degree in Film and Television Directing from the Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television - AGRFT in Ljubljana. As well as being a full-time professor at AGRFT, Naberšnik directs fiction and documentary films, as well as TV shows. He has worked on more than 500 television programmes, including the series Ja, Chef!, Firbcologi and Naš vsakdanji kruhek. His debut feature, Rooster's Breakfast, is the third most-watched Slovenian film of all time.
Filmography
2001 Pavle (kratki/short)
2007 Petelinji zajtrk (Rooster's Breakfast)
2012 Šanghaj (Shanghai Gypsy)
2014 Gozdovi so še vedno zeleni (The Woods Are Still Green)
2017 Slovenija, Avstralija in jutri ves svet (Slovenia, Australia and Tomorrow the World)
2025 Belo se pere na devetdeset (Whites Wash at Ninety)