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How 'Pozorište u kući' Was Born

In the heart of Belgrade, at Aberdareva street number 1, the technical base of Television Belgrade, now RTS, has pulsed for decades. In the early seventies, this building with four studios became the home of the Petrović family. While viewers enjoyed the adventures of Rođa, Olga, and the legendary Nikolajevićka on Saturday evenings, behind the cameras, complex, precise, and often exhausting collective work took place.

How 'Pozorište u kući' Was Born

TL;DR

  • The series 'Pozorište u kući' was conceived by screenwriter Novak Novak to depict the everyday humorous situations of a Belgrade family.
  • Director Dejan Ćorković considered casting to be a crucial factor in the show's success, stating that a good cast is 50% of the completed work.
  • Actors Vlastimir Đuza Stojiljković and Olga Ivanović discussed how they drew from their own lives and personalities to portray their characters.
  • Scenographer Nikola Teodorović created the set design for a contemporary, average Belgrade family apartment, involving various workshop teams for its construction.
  • Costume designer Beti Gobezki aimed for authentic attire reflecting a normal, middle-class family life without exaggeration.
  • The technical team, including the script supervisor, video mixer, and sound engineer, played vital roles in the production process.
  • The advent of magnetic tape recording revolutionized television broadcasting, moving away from exclusively live programs.