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Deep Dive: Far from Being Lipizzans (2025)

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Far from Being Lipizzans
In 'Far from Being Lipizzans', director Olga Kosanović addresses her struggle with identity and belonging while navigating the complexities of Austrian citizenship. Despite being born and raised in Austria, her first attempt at naturalization fails, revealing the rigid divisions within the legal system that categorize individuals into 'us' and 'them'. The film reflects on a social media comment that encapsulates her experience: 'If a cat gives birth in the Spanish Riding School, that doesn’t make the kittens Lipizzaners.' This statement serves as a metaphor for her feelings of exclusion and the societal perceptions of identity. Kosanović embarks on a second attempt at naturalization, questioning what it means to be part of a nation. Through her personal narrative, the film examines the emotional weight of belonging and the complexities of citizenship in contemporary society. The documentary is set against the backdrop of Austria, providing a specific cultural context to her experiences and reflections on identity.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Olga Kosanović as she confronts citizenship issues.
  • •See the impact of social media on personal identity.
  • •Find out what it means to belong in Austria.

Did You Know

•Olga Kosanović's first attempt at naturalization in Austria failed.
•The film features a social media comment comparing citizenship to kittens born in a Spanish Riding School.
•The documentary was directed by Olga Kosanović in 2025.

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Austrian citizenshipIdentity strugglesSocial media commentary