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God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunija

Господ постои, името ѝ е Петрунија

2019

When a jobless young woman on a whim dives into a river to catch the ceremonial cross traditionally reserved for men, her win throws her small Macedonian town into an uproar over faith, tradition, and a woman's place. A sharp, spirited comedy-drama.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from North Macedonia

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