Stipe Babić

Stipe Babić spends his days as a crane operator in a small harbor town along the Dalmatian coast, meticulously maneuvering rusting ship hulls and discarded cars while listening to the persistent calls of seabirds. His nights are often filled with worries about his stiff hands and the fear of forgetting bird songs he once knew so well. His life is closely tied to the practical knowledge of the pier — understanding tides, ropes, and the persistent reminder of the sea in the form of sand in shoes.