“Greek Apricots”, interview with director Jan Krevatin

July 8, 2025

Jan Krevatin on his film "Greek Apricots", a story of alienation starring Labina Mitevska.

“Greek Apricots”, interview with director Jan Krevatin Chiara Nicoletti

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Emerging film director from Ljubljana, Jan Krevatin is taking part to the 8th edition of the Future Frames Program at the 59th Karlovy Vary Film Festival with his short film “Greek Apricots“.

With the Future Frames Program for talented young directors, the European Film Promotion EFP takes ten outstanding film school graduates from throughout Europe to the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (Czech Republic). The directors get the chance to present their short films to the international industry and the public at the prestigious A-list film festival.

“Greek Apricots” is a story of alienation, about two people, a female truck driver and a sales clerk forming an unexpected bond over their Macedonian roots.

The film stars Labina Mitevska, who made her debut in 1994’s Oscar-nominated Before the Rain.

With his previous short film, “JOŽA”, Krevatin received the “Jelena Rajković” Award for Best Director Under 30 at the 32.Days of Croatian Film.

Plot

Mak, a young man working his night shift at a gas station, encounters Nada, a female truck driver. They bond over their shared Macedonian roots and find comfort in each other, as they attempt to escape their individual loneliness.

Written by: Chiara Nicoletti

Future Frames

Guest

Jan Krevatin

Film

Greek Apricots

Festival

Karlovy Vary Film Festival

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