In 19th century Montenegro, tribes led by a poet and a bishop named Morlak are locked in an age-old struggle against a common enemy. When Morlak falls gravely ill, he sets out in search of a cure, leaving behind his war-torn homeland. Along with his daughter and two loyal servants, Morlak settles in a remote house in southern Italy, hoping for healing and peace.
Ivan Salati?‘s works have been showcased and awarded at numerous international festivals. Salati?‘s short film Backyards premiered in the Orizzonti section of the Venice International Film Festival in 2015. His first feature film, You Have the Night, was also presented at the Venice International Film Festival, in the International Critics’ Week in 2018, marking the first time a Montenegrin film was selected for this program. He co-founded Meander Film, a Montenegro based production company. He lives in Belgrade.
Meander Film
