21 Jul 2017
Lipstick Under My Burkha
Four ordinary women, inflicted by silly societal norms, have to steal, lie, cheat and hide in order to lead the lives that they rightfully deserve.
3 Women or Waking Up from My Bosnian Dream
Ivana, Clara and Marina are three women from different backgrounds living at the same time in Sarajevo. Ivana dreams about moving to the USA, Clara works during the night to save money for her studies and Marina is in love with her best friend who is moving to a different country. Each one fights to achieve her own goals, but most of the time society doesn´t accept what's not in accordance with its norms.
Top Billed Cast
Marina Komšić Marina
Ivana Vojinović Ivana
Clara Casagrande Clara
Selma Memović Selma
Adnan Krešo Adnan
Sena Mujanović Ivana's Mother
Patrick Marshall Patrick
Elma Juković Saška
Jasna Draganić Marina's Mother
Stanimir Draganić Marina's Father
Yeree Woo Yeree
Jairo Barbosa Clara's Father
Elma Selman Hairdresser
Adnan Novo Club Owner
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