Varuh meje (2002)
Release Year: 2002
Nation: France, Germany, Slovakia
Alternative Title: Guardian of the Frontier, Guardião da Fronteira, Hüter der Grenze, Garder les frontières, Határőr, Obronca granicy, Straznik pogranicza
Director: Maja Weiss
Writer: Brock Norman Brock, Maja Weiss, Zoran Hocevar
Summary
Directed by Maja Weiss, 'Varuh meje' (2002) is a fusion of drama, horror, and mystery that explores the themes of borders, both physical and psychological. Set along the river Kolpa which divides Slovenia and Croatia, the film follows three young women on their summer canoe trip down this seemingly peaceful waterway. Their journey becomes more sinister as they encounter the enigmatic Guardian of the Frontier who blurs the line between what's permissible and forbidden, challenging their sense of reality and safety.