Whites Wash at Ninety

Whites Wash at Ninety is a drama that follows the life of a woman named Bronja. Growing up in the 1970s, her childhood is shaped by the death of her mother from cancer. As an adult, she faces a new series of hardships and tragedies, which she manages to navigate through a positive outlook on life.

The film was directed by Marko Naberšnik, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Bronja Žakelj. It is a multi-country production involving Italy, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro, and was produced by Kinorama, Perfo Production, Biberche, and Viba film. The movie has a runtime of 144 minutes and features a credited cast of 20 performers. Lea Čok Rajčič stars as the lead character, Bronja Žakelj, appearing alongside Anica Dobra as Dada and Jurij Zrnec as Janez Žakelj. Other supporting roles are played by Tjaša Železnik as Mita Žakelj, Žiga Šorli as Rok Žakelj, and Vladimir Tintor as Milan. The film was released on August 21, 2025.