Writer and director Goran Stolevski chats about his third feature film, and what it took to make this moving, difficult, and beautiful story, particularly with a cast of mostly untrained actors.

Housekeeping For Beginners premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2023, where it won the Queer Lion Award, and the film is out in theatres now in Canada.

Synopsis: From acclaimed filmmaker Goran Stolevski comes a story exploring the universal truths of family, both the ones we’re born into and the ones we find for ourselves. Dita never wanted to be a mother, but circumstances force her to raise her girlfriend’s two daughters, tiny trouble-maker Mia and rebellious teen Vanesa. A battle of wills ensues as the three continue to butt heads and become an unlikely family that must fight to stay together.

With thanks to @FocusFeatures for the time with Goran. #Interview

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