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February 28, 2026

Biljana Tutorov: We were surprised by the award for the film "Planine" at the Sundance festival

The guest of the new episode of the Tanjug Reflektor video series was director Biljana Tutorov, who spoke about the documentary film "Planina".

Biljana Tutorov: We were surprised by the award for the film "Planine" at the Sundance festival

TL;DR

  • The documentary "Planina" won the award for best international documentary at the Sundance Film Festival.
  • The film was inspired by the unique landscape, light, and pastoral community of Sinjajevina mountain in Montenegro.
  • Protagonists Gara and Nada were central to the film, with a strong moral commitment established between them and the filmmakers.
  • The production faced challenges, including 230 days of filming in difficult conditions and a desire to protect the protagonists.
  • The film avoids Balkan clichés and portrays the mountain as a character.
  • "Planina" intertwines intimate personal stories with the political struggle to protect Sinjajevina from becoming a military polygon.
  • The film's strength lies in its ability to convey a non-intrusive emotion and an empowering narrative through its protagonists.

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