entertainment
April 12, 2026
Ljubomir Bandović on "Senke 3" and Serbia Today: We are used to being ruled by those worse than us
"They are preparing a Concordat for us, man. They want our holy Orthodoxy," says actor Ljubomir Bandović angrily, who plays the character of Simeon Draškić in the third and final season of the series "Senke nad Balkanom", broadcast from April 4th on Nova television.
TL;DR
- Ljubomir Bandović plays Simeon Draškić, a religious fanatic and powerful figure in the series "Senke nad Balkanom".
- Bandović states Simeon believes in power and has privatized God, using fear to approach divinity.
- He sees parallels between the show's depiction of 'state within a state' and contemporary Serbia, attributing it to a historical curse and moral decline.
- Bandović believes societal change is unlikely as long as people are comfortable, and that people are surprised by continuity in corruption.
- He considers "Senke nad Balkanom" a milestone in Serbian series production, raising standards for artists.
- The relationship between Simeon and his son was the most significant scene for Bandović.
- He describes the series as a "cruel world of lost souls" and Serbia today as a "lost world of cruel people".
- Bandović notes that the respect for theater and film art in Serbia has not changed, but the position of drama artists is generally precarious.
- He views the church as an immutable constant in educating people and a home for everyone.
- Easter, for Bandović, signifies renewal, the imperative of life, and the existence of love.
- He is concerned about alienation and individuality in society, and finds hope in children.
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