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202265 minGdocumentary

How Do You Define Arrogance?

202265 minGdocumentary

Two distant worlds collide as Balkan professionals struggle with negligence while European beneficiaries face overwhelming administrative demands.

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Nebojša Ilijevski

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Two distant worlds collide as Balkan professionals struggle with negligence while European beneficiaries face overwhelming administrative demands.

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Nebojša Ilijevskidirector

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In the Balkan region, professionals struggle with negligence and stubbornness, while European administrators face the burdens of routine and bureaucracy. Recipients of EU funds grapple with complex administrative requirements, leading to frustration on both sides. The film questions what changes the European Union expects from these nations to integrate them into the "European family." Through personal narratives, it reflects on the shared experiences of those caught between these two worlds.

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