Melitta (1996)
A Slovenian TV drama in which a tourist agent's three-day Mediterranean journey spirals into a fateful, identity-shattering encounter.
Melitta - Movie Information
- Original Title: Čamčatka
- Release Year: 1996
- Directed by: Mitja Novljan
- Type: Movie
- Genres: TV Movie, Drama
- Runtime: 1h 24m
- Original Language: Slovenian
- Spoken Languages: Slovenian
- Release Date (Theatrical): January 1, 1996 (SI)
- Alternative Titles: Chamchatka (SI)
- Production Companies: RTV Slovenija, A Atalanta
- Production Countries: Slovenia
Melitta - Plot
Čamčatka is a story taken from a special tourist agent who, in the 1970's, is in search of a tourist resort in the former Yugoslavia, far from urban and social development, which would be suitable for special clients interested in a new form of travel into the unknown. The story takes place in three days, which are perceived by protagonist Jakob as fatal for his life. On a business trip in a remote Mediterranean resort he gets involved in a fatal relationship with Melitta, a young hotel owner, and mayor, who proves to be his officially missing father. Melitta shows him the way to Čamčatka, a land where coordinates of our world have vanished and where everything is possible.
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Melitta - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Mitja Novljan
Main Cast
- Sebastian Cavazza
- Tina Gorenjak
- Boris Cavazza
- Ena Begović
- Jože Babič
- Uroš Potočnik
- Lotos Šparovec
- Judita Zidar
Writers
- Goran Gluvić
- Mitja Novljan
Melitta - FAQs
What is Melitta about?
Melitta follows Jakob, a tourist agent in 1970s Yugoslavia, who travels to a remote Mediterranean resort on a business trip. Over three fateful days, he becomes entangled with Melitta, a young hotel owner, and discovers his long-missing father, ultimately being led toward Čamčatka — a mysterious land where ordinary reality dissolves.
Who directed the 1996 film Melitta?
Melitta was directed by Mitja Novljan, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Goran Gluvić. The film was produced by RTV Slovenija and A Atalanta and originally aired in Slovenia in 1996.
Who are the main actors in Melitta?
The principal cast of Melitta includes Sebastian Cavazza as Jakob Hofnagel, Tina Gorenjak as Melitta, Boris Cavazza as Župan, Ena Begović as Ana, Jože Babič as the Quite Gentleman, Uroš Potočnik as Tonja, Lotos Šparovec as Haymaker, and Judita Zidar as Tutor.
What does Čamčatka symbolize in the film?
Čamčatka functions as a mythic, liminal space — a land beyond the coordinates of the known world where ordinary rules cease to apply. In the film, it represents escape, transformation, and the dissolution of identity, serving as both a literal destination and a metaphor for the protagonist's psychological journey.
What genre is Melitta?
Melitta is classified as a TV Movie and Drama. It blends elements of psychological drama and mystery, set against the backdrop of 1970s Yugoslavia, exploring themes of identity, fate, and the search for meaning through an unusual and fateful encounter.
How long is the film Melitta?
Melitta has a runtime of 84 minutes, or 1 hour and 24 minutes. Originally produced as a television film for RTV Slovenija, it was released in Slovenia on January 1, 1996.
Is Melitta based on a true story?
Melitta does not appear to be based on a true story. The screenplay, written by Goran Gluvić and Mitja Novljan, is an original fictional narrative set in 1970s Yugoslavia, blending dramatic realism with surreal and symbolic elements centered on a tourist agent's transformative journey.
What language is Melitta filmed in?
Melitta is filmed in Slovenian. It is a Slovenian production, made in Slovenia by RTV Slovenija and A Atalanta, and the film's original title is Čamčatka. It is also known by the alternative title Chamchatka in Slovenia.
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