The Night of the Crossroads / Nebesa pod Triglavom

During the raging World War II in Slovenia, a young boy's first crush is overshadowed by a harrowing night that forces him to navigate a perilous path between vengeance and forgiveness.

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The short film The Night of the Crossroads unfolds a narrative that mirrors the real-life struggles of those forced to escape Slovenia under the looming threat of death during the raging World War II. Weaving together multiple true stories into a compelling fictional tale, the story revolves around a 13-year-old boy, who assists his mother in their family's convenience store. In a town overshadowed by the presence of both Italian soldiers and partisans, the boy experiences his first crush on their neighbor girl. However, a fateful night shatters his innocence, propelling the boy into a world of profound choices between seeking revenge and embracing forgiveness.

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