Looking for Horses
Synopsis
"Looking for Horses" is a film about a friendship between the filmmaker and a fisherman, who lost his hearing during the Bosnian civil war and retreated to a lake to live in solitude. The filmmaker, son of Bosnian parents, struggles to communicate as he lost his mother-tongue due to a heavy stutter. Despite their speech and hearing limitations, a bond develops between the young man and the veteran, as he shares his world of the lake: full of large catfish, wild horses, wide silences, and dangerous thunderstorms. Where for the fisherman the lake stands for a withdrawal from a fractured country, a land of war; for the filmmaker it precisely means the return to that broken place, the land of his parents. They look for ways to communicate, while the camera mediates their growing bond. Taking the shape of a gentle western, "Looking for Horses" is a poetic documentary on trauma, survival, and connection.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefan Pavlović
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefan Pavlović
- Original Score
- Karsten Fundal
- Original Title
- Looking for Horses
- Country of Origin
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English, Bosnian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Arttrace
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefan Pavlović
Stefan Pavlović
Karsten Fundal
Stefan Pavlović
Sabine Groenewegen, Stefan Pavlović
Koštana Banović, Eyal Sivan, Rolf Orthel
Department Leadership Roster
Stefan Pavlović
Director
Sabine Groenewegen
Editor
Koštana Banović
Producer
Eyal Sivan
Producer
Rolf Orthel
Producer
Stefan Pavlović
Director of Photography
Stefan Pavlović
Editor
Stefan Pavlović
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Looking for Horses.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Looking for Horses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Looking for Horses about?
"Looking for Horses" is a film about a friendship between the filmmaker and a fisherman, who lost his hearing during the Bosnian civil war and retreated to a lake to live in solitude. The filmmaker, son of Bosnian parents, struggles to communicate as he lost his mother-tongue due to a heavy stutter. Despite their speech and hearing limitations, a bond develops between the young man and the veteran, as he shares his world of the lake: full of large catfish, wild horses, wide silences, and dangerous thunderstorms. Where for the fisherman the lake stands for a withdrawal from a fractured country, a land of war; for the filmmaker it precisely means the return to that broken place, the land of his parents. They look for ways to communicate, while the camera mediates their growing bond. Taking the shape of a gentle western, "Looking for Horses" is a poetic documentary on trauma, survival, and connection.
Who directed Looking for Horses?
Looking for Horses was directed by Stefan Pavlović.
Who stars in Looking for Horses?
The principal cast of Looking for Horses includes Not specified.
When was Looking for Horses released and how long is it?
Looking for Horses was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Looking for Horses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Looking for Horses was composed by Karsten Fundal.