“Human touch is transient. God’s touch lasts.” I don’t know about that? Kino Lorber debuted the official US trailer for a Slovenian indie drama titled Little Trouble Girls, which is getting a small release in limited theaters later this year. Hailing from the Eastern European country of Slovenia, Little Trouble Girls is made by Urška Djukić and it played at the Berlin, Tribeca, Sydney, Karlovy Vary, Melbourne, and Edinburgh Film Festivals this year. 16-year-old Lucia joins Catholic school choir, befriends senior Ana-Maria. During choir retreat at convent, Lucia’s attraction to a restoration worker creates tension with Ana-Maria and challenges her faith. This stunning coming-of-age feature debut by this Slovenian filmmaker won Best Cinematography at Tribeca. Starring Jara Sofija Ostan, Mina Svajger, and Sasa Tabakovió. Early reviews state the film “echoes the sensitivities of Céline Sciamma’s early coming-of-age stories but with a bold, cinematic bent.” Worth adding to the watchlist if you’re into discovering new filmmaking from around the world. View below. // Continue Reading ›

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