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200649 minPGdocumentary

A Different Time

200649 minPGdocumentary

Three key venues in Novi Sad, including "Youth Forum" and "Studio 24," served as vital gathering places for young people from the 1960s to the mid-1990s.

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Three key venues in Novi Sad, including "Youth Forum" and "Studio 24," served as vital gathering places for young people from the 1960s to the mid-1990s.

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Ana Lagatordirector

Ana Lagatorwriter

Slobodan Tišma

Slobodan Tišmacast

Ratko Radivojevićcast

Branko Andrić 'Andrla'cast

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Novi Sad's "Youth Forum," "Studio 24," and "Yellow House" served as vital spaces for young people from the 1960s to the mid-1990s. These locations fostered creativity, learning, and social interaction among youth. The film details how these gathering spots shaped the lives of many and examines why they no longer exist. Director Ana Lagator presents a timeline of these important venues, reflecting on their impact and the changes that led to their disappearance.

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