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202092 minPG-13documentary

The Witch's Cauldron

202092 minPG-13documentary

Six stories about significant historical events in the Balkans are narrated to a live audience, followed by real mixed martial arts fights.

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Branislav Jankić

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Six stories about significant historical events in the Balkans are narrated to a live audience, followed by real mixed martial arts fights.

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Branislav Jankićdirector

Branislav Jankićwriter

Petar Božović

Petar Božovićcast

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A live audience in the Balkans listens as a narrator recounts six significant historical events. Each story is followed by a mixed martial arts fight, filmed to showcase the tension and connection between the fighters. The documentary, running 92 minutes, intertwines narratives of history with the physicality of combat, creating a unique dialogue between storytelling and sport.

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