A director films her dying friend while he plays himself dying—meta doesn't get more brutal than this.
This film is a homage to the life, career and fears of Slovenian actor Peter Musevski. He was always Pero for me, not Peter.
Acting
Musevski's raw, unguarded final performance as himself.
Direction
Kozole's tender exploitation of friendship's final boundaries.
Writing
Script blurs documentary and fiction until they collapse.
Director
Damjan Kozole
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Peter Musevski was a beloved Slovenian character actor for decades; this was his first and last leading role.
The nickname 'Pero' (not Peter) in the title reflects how Slovenian audiences knew him—this film is literally about losing a national familiar.
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