X Uncle Вђ“ 2023 Apr 2026

The Croatian film (original title: Stric ) is a psychological thriller and dark comedy that gained significant attention during its 2023 festival run, notably screening at Fantastic Fest 2023 . Directed by David Kapac and Andrija Mardešić, the film is set in 1980s Yugoslavia—or a meticulously crafted simulation of it—where a family is forced to relive the same Christmas Eve dinner every time their mysterious "Uncle" visits from Germany. Narrative and Themes

: The story functions like a "sadistic Groundhog Day," where the family (Mother, Father, and Son) must follow a strict script of festive joy to appease the Uncle. X Uncle – 2023

: While it has moments of dark humor, the core of the film is a grueling exploration of authority, abuse, and the roles individuals are forced to play within a family or regime. Cast and Crew The Croatian film (original title: Stric ) is

The film is the feature debut for co-writers and co-directors and Andrija Mardešić . It features a small but highly praised cast: Miki Manojlović as the titular Uncle ( Stric ). Ivana Roščić as the Mother ( Majka ). Goran Bogdan as the Father ( Otac ). Roko Sikavica as the Son ( Sin ). Critical Reception : While it has moments of dark humor,

: It features a perfect recreation of late-80s Yugoslavia, but small "glitches"—like modern technology or incongruous items—hint that the timeframe is a forced performance.