Film info

Storyline

Chicago, 1968. As a city and the nation are poised on the brink of violent political upheaval, suburban housewife Joy leads an ordinary life with her husband and daughter. When Joy’s pregnancy leads to a life-threatening condition, she must navigate a medical establishment unwilling to help. Her journey to find a solution to an impossible situation leads her to the “Janes”, a clandestine organization of women who provide Joy with a safer alternative — and in the process, change her life. Supported by an impressive cast, led by Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver, Carol screenwriter Phyllis Nagy takes the reins as director and executes a riveting narrative, partially based on true events surrounding the Jane Collective, who provided thousands of abortions during a four-year period through their covert and precise mobilization. Call Jane poses urgent questions about systemic barriers, the ever-shifting nature of politics, and the struggle for women to maintain control of their bodies.

About the director

Phyllis Nagy was born in New York City, USA in 1962. Her screenplay for Carol, which she adapted from the Patricia Highsmith novel “The Price of Salt”, saw her nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA and winning the New York Film Critics Circle Award. The film was directed by Todd Haynes and starred Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. Her writing and directing work on Mrs. Harris, starring Annette Bening and Ben Kingsley, received multiple Emmy, SAG and Golden Globe nominations.

Screening schedule

• 03.07.2022.

  CineStar Vukovar

  16:45h

Tickets for screenings at Cinestar Vukovar, Danubian Sand Island, Borovo Cinema are free. For screenings at locations - Terrace of Agency for Waterways and Castle Eltz Park admission is 15 HRK. Tickets.