2020. / 24’ 45” / Experimental

Directed by: Nemanja Babić

Writen by: Neda Radulović

Produced by: Sarita Matijević

Production company: Playground produkcija

The film explores the relationship between humans and birds and their mutual dependence over time. The focus is on Eurasian griffons – an endangered species of predators that feed on dead animals, also known as vultures. This derogatory name was given to birds by people as a sign and symbol for those who exploit others, who benefit from the suffering of others. After being almost completely destroyed by humans, vultures in Serbia today survive thanks to constant monitoring – chipping, marking, satellite tracking and organized feeding in the Uvac Nature Reserve. The scientific and artistic views intertwine here, revealing the dystopian/utopian ambivalence of each track – in their quest for ideal coexistence, the humans have created yet another species that depends entirely on their actions.

 

Nemanja Babić

Film director and editor, born in 1980. Started working in film at the Academic Cinema Club (AFC) of the Students’ City Cultural Center in 1999. The next year, he enrolled at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts, majoring in film and TV editing. During his studies, he took part in making several documentaries and experimental films produced by AFC: Fifth Act/Peti čin (2002 best experimental film at the 49th Martovski Festival), Wall of Memories/Zid uspomena (2003, best screenplay at the 50th Martovski Festival) and others. After obtaining his BA in 2006, as an editor and director, he participated in numerous documentaries and TV projects in the former Yugoslavia, the Middle East and the United States. His The Unidentified: Nedodirljivi won the award for best short documentary at the SEE Film Festival in Los Angeles. He is devoted to developing visual communication and experimental application of modern technical achievements in the field of recording and post-production.

 

 

 

* World premiere