Little Trouble Girls () is a 2025 Slovenian drama film co-written and directed by Urška Djukić in her directorial debut. The film revolves around introverted 16-year-old Lucija and her relationship with fellow student Ana-Marija.
An international co-production the film was selected in Perspectives at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival and was screened on 14 February 2025. It was also selected for 39th Teddy Award, and competed for Best Feature Film.
Synopsis.
Sixteen-year-old Lucija, a shy student at a Catholic school, joins the all-girls choir and befriends the charismatic Ana-Marija. During a retreat at a countryside convent, Lucija's attraction to a restoration worker creates tension with Ana-Marija and the choir. As she navigates her emerging sexuality, she begins to question her beliefs, causing conflict within the group.
Production.
The film Slovenia, Italy, Croatia, Serbia co-production is directed by Urška Djukić, co-written with Maria Bohr. It is produced by Jožko Rutar for SPOK Films, Miha Černec and David Cej for Staragara, and Katarina Prpić for Izazov 365. Co-producers include Radiotelevizija Slovenija, as well as Marina Gumzi for Nosorogi. The production is supported by the Slovenian Film Centre, Radiotelevizija Slovenija, the Italian Ministry of Culture’s Film Directorate, the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia Film Commission, Eurimages and the Croatian Audiovisual Centre. Principal photography commenced on 20 June 2023 in Cividale del Friuli in Italy with additional shooting in Ljubljana in Slovenia.
Release.
"Little Trouble Girls" had its world premiere on 14 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Perspectives. The film was also part of Horizons section of the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it was screened from 5 July to 11 July 2025.
Athens-based sales agent Heretic has acquired the international sales rights of the film in January 2025.
Accolades.
The film selected in the newly formed Perspectives competition competed for GWFF Best First Feature Award.
The film won the 10,000 post-production services TitraFilm award at the 2023 Les Arcs Film Festival Industry Village, in the Work-in-Progress section.