Biography

Rene Kelc, also known as Rendjo is a lesser known Croatian actor and director, best known for his surreal, Kafkaesque storytelling and bold visual style. Blending existential dread with minimalist aesthetics, his work challenges viewers to confront the absurdity and alienation embedded in modern life. In his latest film, "how gregor samsa became a bug (canonised)", Kelc draws clear inspiration from the writings of Franz Kafka to create a haunting, dreamlike world where logic dissolves and identity becomes fluid. As both lead actor and director, Kelc delivers a performance that is at once restrained and unsettling—capturing the quiet paranoia of being trapped in a system one cannot understand. Rene’s artistic approach combines theater training, experimental cinema, and literary influences, resulting in films that are as intellectually provocative as they are emotionally resonant.