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202323 minPGdocumentary

Cutting

202323 minPGdocumentary

Two generations of refugees from the breakup of Yugoslavia seek to establish a new identity and find a permanent home in Serbia.

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Davor Marinković

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Two generations of refugees from the breakup of Yugoslavia seek to establish a new identity and find a permanent home in Serbia.

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Davor Marinkovićdirector

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Mirjana and Borislav live in a collective center in Serbia. They represent two generations of refugees affected by the breakup of Yugoslavia. As they prepare to revisit their past, they confront their current circumstances. The film follows their efforts to establish a sense of identity. Their goal is to find a home and build a future. This search reflects the challenges faced by many like them. "Cutting" runs for 23 minutes and was released in 2023.

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