The Chicken (2014)

As a present for her 6th birthday, Selma gets a live chicken. When she realises the animal is going to be killed to feed the family, she decides to save it and set it free, unaware of the high stakes such action will lead to.

Director:

Una Gunjak

Writer:

Una Gunjak

Stars:

Iman Alibalic, Esma Alic, Mirela Lambic

19 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Iman Alibalic	...	Selma
Esma Alic	...	Azra
Mirela Lambic	...	Sabina
Mario Knezovic	...	Emko

Storyline

Sarajevo, 1993. As a present for her 6th birthday, Selma gets a live chicken. When she realizes the animal is going to be killed to feed the family, she decides to save it and set it free, unaware of the high stakes such action will lead to. While trying to bring back the missing chicken, Selma's mum becomes a target of a sniper shoot.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Short | Drama | Family | War

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Details

Country:

Germany Croatia

Language:

English Bosnian

Release Date:

17 October 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hönan

Filming Locations:

Zagreb, Croatia

Company Credits

Production Co:

ZAK Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

15 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Great short film with strong story

Short film with a very strong story and professional production, worth to see anytime anywhere, a short film that does not loose its quality with years, recommended to all audiences