48 (2017)
A Macedonian short film about faith, temptation, and the quiet longing for ordinary life at the edge of the world's end.
48 - Movie Information
- Original Title: 48
- Release Year: 2017
- Directed by: Vladimir Mitrevski
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Runtime: 19m
- Original Language: Macedonian
- Spoken Languages: Macedonian
- Alternative Titles: End Without End (US), Крај без крај (MK)
- Production Companies: Dream Factory Macedonia
- Production Countries: Macedonia
48 - Plot
A young priest, who has devoted his life to the church and has sworn an oath of celibacy, is tempted to break his vows as the world is about to end. His temptation is modest, as he only wants to have a little taste of an everyday life, of the everyday people in an everyday society, before the world ends.
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48 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Vladimir Mitrevski
Main Cast
- Dimitrija Doksevski
- Sara Klimoska
- Goran Stojanovski
Writers
- Vladimir Mitrevski
48 - FAQs
What is 48 about?
48 follows a young priest who has devoted his life to the church and sworn an oath of celibacy. As the world approaches its end, he is tempted to break his vows — not for grand reasons, but simply to experience a small taste of ordinary life among everyday people before everything disappears.
Who directed the short film 48?
48 was directed by Vladimir Mitrevski, who also served as the film's writer. Mitrevski is a Macedonian filmmaker, and 48 represents his work in short-form narrative cinema, blending dry comedy with existential drama in a compact 19-minute runtime.
Who plays the priest in 48?
The central role of the Priest in 48 is played by Dimitrija Doksevski. He is joined by Sara Klimoska as the Girl from the Club and Goran Stojanovski as the President, forming the small but essential cast of this Macedonian short film.
How long is the film 48?
48 has a runtime of 19 minutes, making it a short film. Despite its brief duration, it explores meaningful themes of faith, temptation, mortality, and the human desire for connection, all framed within an absurdist end-of-the-world scenario.
What language is 48 filmed in?
48 is filmed entirely in Macedonian. It is a production of Dream Factory Macedonia and represents Macedonian short cinema. The film's original title is simply 48, while its US alternative title is End Without End, and its Macedonian alternative title is Крај без крај.
What themes does the short film 48 explore?
48 explores themes of faith versus temptation, the fear of death, and the longing for ordinary human experience. The priest's modest desire — not for sin, but simply for a taste of everyday life — gives the film a quietly poignant, tragicomic quality that resonates beyond its short runtime.
Is 48 a drama or a comedy?
48 blends both Drama and Comedy. Director Vladimir Mitrevski uses an absurdist premise — the imminent end of the world — to frame a gently humorous yet emotionally sincere story about a celibate priest yearning for the simplest pleasures of human connection before time runs out.
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