Poland / May 26, 2025 / Krakow Film Festival
Being Related to John Malkovich (2026)
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Father and son poets embark on a quest to figure out what hides between the lines of their relationship while exploring their bloodline and an old family myth of a possible kinship with the Hollywood legend. Recollecting their past home, which now exists only in old VHS tapes, Luka and Željko take a trip down memory lane, while also setting out on a path to discovering what the future holds for them. As they connect the dots of their family tree, a mash-up of very different characters is introduced, including a book-van librarian, an old farmer, a John Malkovich double from Croatia, and people from all over the world whose last name is Malković. But, digging up one’s family history always carries a certain risk – will father and son lose their relationship while trying to improve it?
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Biti u rodu s Johnom Malkovichem |
| Original language | Hrvatski (HR) |
| Spoken languages | български език, Hrvatski, English |
| Production countries | Croatia, Italy, Bulgaria |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Tesla Production, 4Film, Agitprop |
| Release date | 27 aprile 2026 |
| Production | Anita Juka |
| Writer | Luka Mavretić, Valentina Mavretić |
| Assistant directors | Luka Mavretić |
Release dates
Premiere
Croatia / Apr 23, 2026 / ZagrebDox
Limited release
Croatia / Apr 27, 2026
TV
Croatia / Apr 30, 2026 / HRT2
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