55 Square Meters

55 Square Meters

"55 Square Meters," a text inspired by everyday life and the column of Jurica Pavičić, in a "slice of life" manner, follows a contemporary Split family during the summer months. Evicted from the apartment they were renting, Lena and Tino decide to spend the summer with Lena's parents, younger brother, and grandmother in a 55-square-meter apartment. In addition to the influx of tourists, the summer in the apartment is made more challenging by undrinkable water, a fire that dangerously approaches the city, and the stench of the garbage dump spreading throughout the city, especially when the southerly wind blows, metaphorically reflecting the city's relationship with its citizens.
The play critically examines inherited patterns of multi-generational coexistence and the mechanisms of Mediterranean society, where social policies are becoming increasingly unfavorable for individuals and families under the weight of capital.

Director

Ivan Plazibat

Dramaturge

Ivana Vuković

Set Designer

Tea Truta

Costume designer

Petra Pavičić

Stage Movement Damir Klemenić
Composer Damir Šimunović
Music selection Ivan Plazibat
Camera operator Andrija Jurčević
Assistant to the set designer Tina Vukasović
Sound Designer Tomislav Luetić
Light Designer Srđan Barbarić
Live video transmission operator Ivica Kalinić
Photographer for the poster Tihana Iva Prolić

In the play, the songs "Ča smo na ovom svitu," "Veslaj, veslaj," and "Cvijet čežnje" are used.

Tino

Goran Marković

Fani

Arijana Čulina

Lena

Ana Marija Veselčić

Luka

Roko Sikavica

Nataša

Snježana Sinovčić Šiškov

Đuro

Nikola Ivošević

Awards for the play "55 Square Meters" by Ivana Vuković, directed by Ivan Plazibat:

Croatian Theatre Award for Best Drama Production 2022 - "55 Square Meters" by Ivana Vuković, directed by Ivan Plazibat.

Croatian Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actress 2022 - Arijana Čulina.

Marul Award for Best Overall Production at the 33rd Marulić Days 2023.

Marul Award for Best Actress - Arijana Čulina.

"Nenad Šegvić" Award for Best Production at the 28th International Small Scene Festival in Rijeka.

"Anđelko Štimac" Award for Best Director - Ivan Plazibat at the 28th International Small Scene Festival in Rijeka.

"Veljko Maričić" Award for Best Actor - Goran Marković at the 28th International Small Scene Festival in Rijeka.

"Nenad Šegvić" Award for Best Young Actor - Roko Sikavica at the 28th International Small Scene Festival in Rijeka.

"Dorian Sokolić" Award for Best Set Design - Tea Truta at the 28th International Small Scene Festival in Rijeka.

"Fabijan Šovagović" Award for Best Actress - Arijana Čulina at the 30th Festival of Actors.

Best Actress Award - Arijana Čulina at the Purgatory Festival, Tivat, Montenegro.

Special Award for the Most Successful Visual Technical Innovation - the play "55 Square Meters" at the Purgatory Festival, Tivat, Montenegro.

Best Young Actress Award at the International Theatre Encounters of the Brčko District 2023 - Ana Marija Veselčić.

Best Young Actor Award at the International Theatre Encounters of the Brčko District 2023 - Roko Sikavica.