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February 19, 2026

How a True Story About a Faked Vacation Inspired the Film 'There Will Be New Summers'

At a press conference, the cast and crew of the film 'There Will Be New Summers' revealed the layers of a story that seemingly begins as a comedy about a missed vacation and turns into a deep dissection of Balkan mentality, social masks, and the search for lost intimacy.

How a True Story About a Faked Vacation Inspired the Film 'There Will Be New Summers'

TL;DR

  • The film 'There Will Be New Summers' is inspired by a true story about a family that faked a vacation.
  • The Škrbić family hides their financial ruin by pretending to be on holiday, leading to comedic and dramatic situations.
  • The movie explores Balkan mentality, social masks, and the search for lost family intimacy.
  • Director Gvozden Đurić developed the idea over 15 years after reading a bizarre anecdote.
  • The film is described as a 'dramedy' that balances humor with touching moments.
  • Actors discussed their characters' motivations, including a mother's struggle for status and family connection, a father's identity crisis, and a grandmother's protectiveness over property.
  • The younger generation's perspective is represented by teenagers navigating family deceptions.
  • The film will premiere on February 24th and be followed by a television series later in the year.

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