07 Sep 2005
Paradise Now
Two childhood friends are recruited for a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv.
Labour Equals Freedom
Peter is in his early forties and until recently he worked in a factory, but after Slovenia's integration into the European Union, the factory closed down and Peter and his colleagues have been made redundant. Slowly but surely, he is losing self-confidence and self-esteem.
Top Billed Cast
Peter Musevski Pero
Nataša Barbara Gračner Vera
Lara Đurica Daughter Sonja
Marijana Brecelj Lady at Employment Service
Marjuta Slamič Ines
Manca Dorrer Neighbour Marija
Primož Petkovšek Tomo
Andrej Nahtigal Friend Janez
Lotos Šparovec Friend Roman
Uroš Fürst Psychiatrist
Jernej Kuntner Primož Dolinar
Demeter Bitenc The Neighbour
Irena Duša Beaten Girl
Alida Bevk Neighbour Marija's Girlfriend
Emil Cerar Beaten Girl's Husband
Erna Brdnik Waitress Erna
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