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201945 minGdocumentary

Pearls from the Mud

201945 minGdocumentary

Music in Serbia has shifted from traditional radio and TV to the internet, raising questions about its popularity across generations.

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Galeb Nikačević

Synopsis

Music in Serbia has shifted from traditional radio and TV to the internet, raising questions about its popularity across generations.

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Galeb Nikačević

Galeb Nikačevićdirector

Stefan Đurić Rastacast

Slobodan Veljković Cobycast

Relja Milanković Rexonacast

Đorđe Trbovićcast

Synopsis

Musicians in Serbia discuss the evolution of popular music. The shift from radio and TV to the internet shapes new trends. Some believe this change reflects a generational divide, while others see it as overhyped. The film features various artists and their perspectives on current music phenomena in Serbia. It runs for 45 minutes and was released in 2019.

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