Rakijada- destillated Village tales

Rakijada- Distillated Village Tales

Best Short Documentary NIKOLA ILIC Switzerland, Serbia, Documentary, 16'00''

From the heart of Serbia comes a story of an Eastern Asterix and Obelix saga: Pranjani is a small village in central Serbia. Locals earn their living abroad or as farmers. Many count themselves among the Chetniks, Serbian patriots and WWII resistance fighters. So far, so normal. But every May, the Rakijada takes place – a championship that is all about who can drink the most, balance on wooden poles and brew the best magic potion-Rakija, plum brandy. A portray of a sleepy Chetnik village that shines a new light on the Serbian soul, while never losing sight of the typical humour of the Balkans.

Rakijada- Distillated Village Tales
Film block: Archive block
Screening:
Дворец на културата, Зала А2, Перник, България
  • Language
  • Country Switzerland, Serbia
  • Genre Documentary
  • Year of creation 2016
  • Duration 16'00''
NIKOLA ILIC
Director NIKOLA ILIC

Originally from Belgrade (Serbia), Nikola Ilić is an independent filmmaker, and cinematographer interested in creative and observational documentary film-making. Since 2007 lives, studies and works between Switzerland and Serbia. His short films have been shown and awarded at many international Festivals around the globe. His most recent feature Doc (Co-Directed with Corina Schwingruber Ilić) won a DOK Leipzig Golden Dove among other awards.Tree times nominated for the Swiss Film Award. Two times winner of Zürich Film Award and Film Award of Central Switzerland. Co-founder of Pro Short Association. Member of the Swiss and European Film Academy.

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