Matriarch
Mater
Synopsis
The story of Jasna, a Croatian ex-pat who, due to her mother Anka's declining health, is forced to return to a place she has been avoiding most of her life - her home. The two haven't been in touch for years, but the proximity of death forces them to confront the ghosts of their past. It is also a portrait of life in a typical small town in the midst of Mediterranean hinterland. Plunging into the anxieties of the community, MATER subtly uncovers class, status, and gender issues that shape Anka's and Jasna's personalities - their stubbornness, strength, and tragic flaws.
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Daria Lorenci Flatz
Jasna
Neva Rošić
Anka
Vera Zima
Mare
Anka Vučković
Nada
Marijo Jurković
Stipe
Vinko Vuković Liska
Mijo
Berislav Šušnjar
Doktor
Milivoj Barbir
Odvjetnik
Pavo Norac-Kevo
Fratar
Jasminka Vrdoljak
Vjekoslava
Ivana Miličević
Medicinska sestra
Hrvoje Barbir
Poštar
Stephan Baumecker
Hannes
Till Patz
Anton
Lilli Jelinek
Anna
Mare Bulum
Stipina žena
Josip Šprlje
Dugandžić
Stipe Vuković
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fema La Rochelle
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jure Pavlović
- Screenplay & Story
- Jure Pavlović
- Original Title
- Mater
- Country of Origin
- Croatia, France, Serbia
- Spoken Languages
- German, Croatian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Sekvenca, Wake Up Films, Les Films de l’œil sauvage
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jure Pavlović
Jure Pavlović
Jana Plećaš
Dragan von Petrović
Biljana Tutorov, Bojan Kanjera
Department Leadership Roster
Dragan von Petrović
Editor
Jana Plećaš
Director of Photography
Jana Plećaš
Production Design
Jure Pavlović
Writer
Jure Pavlović
Director
Biljana Tutorov
Producer
Bojan Kanjera
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Matriarch
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What is Matriarch about?
The story of Jasna, a Croatian ex-pat who, due to her mother Anka's declining health, is forced to return to a place she has been avoiding most of her life - her home. The two haven't been in touch for years, but the proximity of death forces them to confront the ghosts of their past. It is also a portrait of life in a typical small town in the midst of Mediterranean hinterland. Plunging into the anxieties of the community, MATER subtly uncovers class, status, and gender issues that shape Anka's and Jasna's personalities - their stubbornness, strength, and tragic flaws.
Who directed Matriarch?
Matriarch was directed by Jure Pavlović.
Who stars in Matriarch?
The principal cast of Matriarch includes Daria Lorenci Flatz, Neva Rošić, Vera Zima, Anka Vučković, Marijo Jurković.
When was Matriarch released and how long is it?
Matriarch was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Matriarch?
Matriarch holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).