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201830 minPG-13documentary

Bigger Than Life

201830 minPG-13documentary

A monumental building plan in Skopje aims to reshape national history with an investment of over 80 million Euros.

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A monumental building plan in Skopje aims to reshape national history with an investment of over 80 million Euros.

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Adnan Softićdirector

Adnan Softićwriter

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Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, is undergoing a transformation driven by a monumental building plan valued at over 80 million Euros. The government aims to reshape national history, presenting the city as the cradle of ancient high civilization and the origin of Europe. "Bigger Than Life," directed by Adnan Softić, questions the authenticity of this narrative. The film unfolds in four acts, probing who holds the authority to construct history and whether this grand vision resonates with the public.

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