Cinema for me is…
Manca in 11 frames
1. What film made you fall in love with cinema?
Honestly, it was multiple films but the one that I keep returning to is definitely Call me by your name (Luca Guadagnino, IT, 2017).
2. What are the 3 best European films you have seen in the last year?
Close (Lukas Dhont, BE, 2022)
A bout de souffle (Jean-Luc Godard, FR, 1960)
Jeanne Dielmann, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (Chantal Akerman, FR, 1975)
3. What does Europe mean to you?
For me, Europe means freedom of movement.
4. In 2024, I think it is important to vote in the European elections because:
In any year, it is important to actively shape our future and take action as agents of our lives to ensure that our voices are heard.
5. What do you like the most about your country that makes it unique?
Its unique size allows me to effortlessly hop over to a neighbouring country for a quick cup of coffee😊 Besides that, I am particularly impressed by the picturesque beauty of its more peripheral parts.
6. Your favorite film theatre? What do you like about it?
Mestni kino Domžale, I am captivated by its posh and elegant interior style, which adds a touch of sophistication. Besides that, I love the fact food, like popcorn, is not allowed inside the cinema rooms, so you don’t have to listen to people chew throughout the entire movie. 😉
7. What is your dream job in the film industry?
To be involved in film festivals and events organization, curate film selection, and analyse the cinematic masterpieces.
8. Which film director would you like to be?
Chantal Akerman. FOR. SURE.
9. Which film character do you most identify with?
Jeanne Dielmann.
10. Your favorite soundtrack or song?
Mystery of Love (Sufjan Stevens, 2017).
11. If you had to live in a movie, which one would you like it to be?
A tough choice between Call me by your name and How I learned to fly (Radivoje Raša Andric, RS, 2022)…and of course any Wes Anderson movie, who wouldn’t?
Manca Cerar is the Ambassador of Mestni kino. Find out more about the cinema here.
