Storkman

10 10
2020
75min

Croatian

English

Country: Italy Croatia Slovenia

Original Title: Starac i Roda priča o Malenoj i Klepetanu

A heartwarming story of love, devotion, and the enduring bond between a wounded stork, her caretaker, and her migrating mate.

Croatian
English
Country: Italy Croatia Slovenia
Original Title: Starac i Roda priča o Malenoj i Klepetanu

AWARDS: Audience Award. Liburnija film Festival

OFFICIAL SELECTION: Festival Dei Popoli/ DocAviv/ K3FF/ One World Slovakia/ Saratov Suffering Film Festival/ Compassion Film Festival/ Budapest IDF/ Victoria Film Festival/ Vera Film Festival/ Sonoma Film Festival/ Seoul Animal Film Festival/ Fairhope Film Festival/ New Haven Docs

Storkman - A tale of love, loss, and unwavering care across seasons

This poignant documentary is a tale of resilience, love, and devotion. It follows the touching relationship between Malena, a stork grounded for life after being shot, and Stjepan Vokić, the kind-hearted pensioner who has cared for her for nearly three decades.

Malena finds love with Klepetan, a stork who returns to her every spring, only to depart again for Africa each autumn. This documentary captures the cycle of joy and sorrow in their lives and delves into themes of companionship, loneliness, and the passage of time.