Serbian
films
Interesting to many
great names of the movie industry, Serbian film can be described as an unusual
and atypical, but, above everything else, an original art form. Numerous
international awards placed Serbian cinematography among the major ones in
Europe.
Even before the WWII
12 films were made in Serbia. The first Serbian film “Life and Work of the
Immortal Vožd Karađorđe” dates back to 1911. Since then, and throughout one
entire century, Serbian films developed rapidly, as a result of the further
advancement of technology, but also thanks to the first-class actors and
directors, who were mostly inspired by the turbulent events in the Balkans at
the time.
One of the most
popular and significant stages in the history of the Serbian film is the
tradition of the “partisan films”, when some of the greatest achievements in
the Serbian and Yugoslavian cinematography were created. Quite well-known are
hilarious comedies with brilliant generations of Yugoslavian comedians starting
in the period from 1960s up until 1980s. The last decade of the 20th century
brought on the disintegration of Yugoslavia and the civil wars that left their
mark on Serbian films at the time.
Generally, Serbian
films are characterized by realism and often cruel, “black” humor, which is a
consequence of wars and hard life conditions in certain periods in Serbia, as
well as the whole region. They depict a well-known character trait of the
Serbian people – that even in the worst years and situations they still find a
way to laugh, even if it is through tears.
Serbian films can make
you both laugh and cry, but one thing is certain: they leave no one
indifferent. Even many of the quotes from films gained a cult status and
entered everyday communication of the citizens of Serbia, as well as its
neighbours. The same goes for television – certain TV series marked the lives
of entire generations, and even today attract devoted fans to re-watch them.
Serbian
directors won prizes at prestigious festivals in Europe: the Golden Lion in
Venice for the film “Do You Remember Dolly Bell?” by Emir Kusturica, a nomination for
Oscars for the film “The Feather Gatherers” (known internationally as “I Even
Met Happy Gypsies”) by Aleksandar Saša Petrović, while one of the best Serbian
films of all time “Who’s Singin’ Over There?” by Slobodan Šijan, received
Audience Award at Cannes.
A
couple of film festivals are held in Serbia, while certainly the oldest among
them is Belgrade FEST with a 40-year long tradition. Emir Kusturica established
film festival “Kustendorf” in 2008
that takes place every January in the enchanting ethno-village Drvengrad, and that is repeatedly visited each
year by some of the biggest names in the world of film.
Richard Burton,
Elizabeth Taylor, Robert De Niro, Nikita Mikhalkov, Jack Nicholson, Kirk
Douglas, Sissy Spacek, Frances Ford Coppola, Ralph Feinnes, Johnny Depp, Jim
Jarmusch, Gerard Butler are just some of the famous artists who participated in
Serbian films or were guests at Serbian festivals.
With
its authenticity and originality, Serbian film art will most certainly offer
you an unforgettable film experience. So, come and get it!
Taken from: http://www.serbia.com/about-serbia/culture/film/
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