Marko Nabersnik
Whites Wash at Ninety
The life of young Bronja, growing up in the '80s, changes when her mother dies of cancer. After a childhood marked by this loss, her life is again interrupted by tragic events, which she overcomes with optimism.
The film Whites Wash at Ninety is a moving and inspiring story about the life of Bronja Žakelj, as we follow her through various stages of life. As a child, she enjoys exploring the world with her younger brother, Rok, and finds solace in her grandmother, Dada. However, her carefree life is shattered by the death of her mother from cancer. In her late teens, she must confront the same devastating disease when she is diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. The story is based on true events and the best-selling book of the same name. The film portrays Bronja's journey of growth during the '80s and '90s, as well as her personal transformation, offering hope and inspiration to viewers.
After the screening, we welcome lead actress Lea Cok for a Q&A.
De film Whites Wash at Ninety is een ontroerend en inspirerend verhaal over het leven van Bronja Žakelj, waarin we haar door verschillende levensfasen volgen. Als kind geniet ze ervan om samen met haar jongere broer Rok de wereld te verkennen en vindt ze troost bij haar grootmoeder Dada. Haar zorgeloze leven wordt echter verstoord door de dood van haar moeder aan kanker. Als tiener wordt ze geconfronteerd met dezelfde verwoestende ziekte wanneer bij haar Hodgkin-lymfoom wordt vastgesteld. Het verhaal is gebaseerd op ware gebeurtenissen en de gelijknamige bestseller. De film toont Bronja's groeiproces in de jaren 80 en 90, evenals haar persoonlijke transformatie, en biedt kijkers hoop en inspiratie.
Na de vertoning verwelkomen we hoofdrolspeelster Lea Cok for een Q&A.
Prešeren Day
On February 8, Slovenia celebrates its national cultural holiday. This public holiday is meant to raise the cultural consciousness across the nation and is marked by awarding the highest Slovenian recognitions for cultural achievements. The day continues to be widely celebrated, with various cultural events taking place and all state and municipal museums and galleries offering free entry.
In addition to the national events, the holiday is also celebrated by Slovene communities all around the world. This is why Filmhuis Den Haag and Stichting Vrienden van Slovenië (Združenje prijateljev Slovenije) present this screening of Whites Wash at Ninety, bringing Slovenian film culture to The Hague.
Click here for more information about Vrienden van Slovenië.
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