Juniorat (2023)

The film follows a group of young men who unexpectedly felt a spiritual call. For most of them, it was after a successful academic education. For several years now, they have been spending their life's journey in preparation for life-long monastic vows. They are theology students of the Croatian Franciscan Province of St. Cyril and Methodius based in Zagreb, and one of them is studying in Jerusalem. Documentary film opens the doors of the monastery, but also the spiritual intimacy of young men. Actuality of St. Francis, as well as the Franciscan vocation, does not fade even in the 21st century after the Zagreb earthquake, as well as events that shake the world and the church. The special feature of the film is the enchanting music created by the protagonists themselves. It is a Gregorian chorale - the peak of the spiritual and mystical expression of church music.