Mario, a man with an extensive knowledge of everything and everyone except himself, is a highly skilled drummer in Maribor. He has shared stages with exceptional Slovenian and foreign musicians, showcasing his talent in rock, ethno, and jazz both locally and internationally.
Amid his musical journey, Mario learns of a terminal cancer diagnosis, presenting a devastating prognosis with a limited shelf life. Despite the grim outlook, his strong desire to live compels him to accept even invasive treatments. As time ticks mercilessly, the director of this documentary proposes a challenge for Mario to step in front of the camera, recalling their collaboration on a previous feature film project.
Real-life scenes and fiction intertwine, creating an accidental analogy. Through conversations, Mario embarks on a "revision" of his musical journey, aided by memories and reflections from his musical colleagues. Together, they weave images of Maribor's musical scene from the late 1980s to the present day.
Facing his illness and anticipated "departure" introduces a new situation and perspective for Mario and his friends. The documentary becomes a co-creation in a "limited time-life frame," offering Mario an additional motive and the will to "live" for as long as he can.
Producer: |
Studio Kramberger Uran |
Director: |
Rudi Uran |
Script: |
Rudi Uran |
Camera: |
Rudi Uran
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Editing: |
Rudi Uran
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Director of photography: |
Rudi Uran |
Others: |
Cast:
Mario Modrinjak
Danilo Ženko
Robert Novak – Flik
Zoran Predin
Marko Radmilovič
David Vezjak
Anka Slana
Dr. Andrej Veble
Marko Grobler
Boštjan Zorc
Marjan Kovačič – Manč
Vlado Šega
Igor Bezget
Iztok Jančič – Janči
Igor Fekonja – Feki |
Rudi Uran was born on 26 May 1961 in Ljubljana. In 1980, he graduated from the DESIGN SCHOOL. In the same year, he passed the admission exams at the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS in Ljubljana and graduated in 1985. He became a member of the SOCIETY OF ARTISTS MARIBOR in 1985, a member of the SOCIETY OF SLOVENIAN DIRECTORS in 2015, and a member of the MARIBOR PHOTO CLUB in 2018. He lives and works in Maribor, where he works with film, video, photography and design.
2020 BITI MARIO 80 min
2019 TABU – ZGODBA ZA JUTRI 72 min
2018 FANTEK IN BABA 15 min
2017 FUTURA: NA ODPRTEM 90 min
2015 OPEN YOUR MIND 14:40 min
2015 POROKA / THE WEDDING 53 min
2015 KDO=Mi2? 94 min
2015 KATERA ZVEZDA JE NAJSVETLEJŠA 48 min
2014 A SHOOTING IN KOČEVJE 19 min
2014 A SPARKLE IN HER EYES 61 min
2014 SO THAT YOU CAN’T SAY YOU DID’T KNOW … NOW YOU KNOW! 3,15 min
2013 ZAČARANI V NEVIDNE 61 min
2013 MILOŠKA 41 min
2012 PLACEBO 81 min
2012 HEAVENLY VILLAGE – NEBEŠKA VAS 87 min
2010 SEE US VANISSHING IN THE FIRE 4:30 min
2010 MUNIRA 55 min
2010 THE WAY OF THE EMPTY HAND 36 min
2010 WHERE I CAN BE MYSELF 30 min
2009 VLADA 53 min
2008 SKY TOO HIGH, SOIL TOO HARD 73 min