THE BLACK PIN

Savo, Niko, Ćoćo and Rade can almost taste their big break: their parcels of land on the picturesque Montenegrin peninsula Luštica are supposed to be sold to a British investor who plans to build a hotel complex. But the clock is ticking and the headstrong parish priest Peter can’t be persuaded to sell off the last earthly piece of the puzzle. The prospect of enjoying a modest bit of prosperity seems to be fading fast, but there is also quite a bit at stake for the rebellious cleric too. The characters’ endearing quirks combine with subtle details and laconic humour to create an irreverent levity that sets this straightforward, sun-drenched film apart. For verily, what the good lord can’t heal, rakia can.