culture
January 1, 2026
Godina rasprsnuća
Od prethodne godine se, pak, opraštam u kulturnoj rubrici, razmišljajući o svom, užem sektoru patnje i odgovornosti.

TL;DR
- Many significant film festivals lost state funding in 2025, with some not being held.
- State-sponsored film events were described as "simulacra" and criticized.
- Film production is largely stalled, with artists relying on European funds.
- Lower-level film workers are supported by guest series and genre productions, which are decreasing.
- The article implies a hostile environment for artists who do not conform to the regime.
- The situation at the National Theatre is cited as a turning point for artists on state budgets.
- The author reflects on personal choices to not engage with certain media outlets or events.
- The year ended with artistic protests and a disillusionment with previous illusions.
- The author mentions the deaths of Robert Redford, Joe Don Baker, and Brigitte Bardot.
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