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A Joke

Fiction, Coming-Of-Age

SYNOPSIS

As Nadia nears the conclusion of her high school journey, she finds herself grappling with a pivotal decision that will shape her future. Should she stay in her hometown amongst the familiar and her old friends? Or should she go abroad and study? One boy makes this decision especially hard to make. When are feelings just friendship and when are they something more? This internal struggle unfolds against the backdrop of a perilous adventure that always seems to culminate with the confession: “I love you, Nadia!”

Film Participations Awards

Dzirni, Skopje, North Macedonia, 2024 – Audience Best Film & Special Mention – Jana Nikodinovska
Filmski Front, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2024 – Best movie
Unica Korea, Korea, 2024 – Gold & Best Acting – Jana Nikodinovska

Cast & Team

  • Cast: Jana Nikodinovska (Nadia), Marko Ilievski (Ivan), Jovana Gavrilovska (Stefania), Blagica Trpkovska (Nadia’s Mother), Zlatko Mitreski (Nadia’s Father)
  • Writer: Trifun Sitnikovski
  • Producer: Goce Kralevski, Sashka Cvetkovska, Adrijana Prugovečki
  • Editing: Goce Kralevsk
  • Art Direction: Aleksandra Petkova
  • Music: Martina Siljanovska
  • Sound Design: Risto Alchinov

Directed by

Trifun Sitnikovski

Country of Origin

North Macedonia, Croatia

Production

North Macedonia, Croatia

Production year

2023

Runtime

21:00