Ana Grgić and Antonis Lagarias

Saulé Bliuvaité’s Toxic (Akipleša, 2024)

This film set around a modeling school follows a well-trodden path in the realm of Eastern European cinema.

An exploration of the sauna as a semi-private space allowing women to share life experiences.

What is the role of justice and forgiveness in the process of overcoming collective trauma?

Aida Begić’s latest film resists readymade interpretations when it comes to its representations of life on the Balkans and of feminism.

A discussion on how the Balkans are perceived abroad and domestically.

The limits and pitfalls of mobility on the European continent.

Bulgarian filmmaker Tonislav Hristov discusses the politics and back story of his debut feature.

This documentary stumbles over its own expectations in telling the story of three Afghani girls training for the Olympics.

Laila Pakalniņa visibly involves her documentary subjects in the making of her latest film.

Stefan Arsenijević adapts a Serbian epic poem as a migrant love story.