On the surface, it is a witty, seemingly everyday human story about mistaken identity and the amusing misunderstandings that arise from it; yet at its core, it is a profound analysis of human relationships in a contemporary, alienated world and of people’s need for a “kindred spirit.” Although this drama does not claim to tackle grand themes, focusing instead on a very small human fear—the fear of long-awaited happiness—it nonetheless has significant reach. To overcome fear, to give oneself a chance, to dare to take that decisive step toward happiness, toward fulfilment—these are treasures that many, constrained by fear, have let slip away.
From the reviews:
Greta and Petar in The Beret seem to have had no uncertainties or burdens in their faintly sensed, possible love; they were Her and Him, themselves, curious as children, weary within their own worlds, yet not without hope. That is why we are pleased that the drama program jury awarded this play the Judita Prize for best artistic achievement. (Dunja Vusio, Vijenac)
The Beret offers an atmosphere of calm and refinement, so rare today. (Jasmina Parić, Slobodna Dalmacija)