Shock and Outrage: Director Danilo Marunović Deported from Serbia!
This morning around 9 AM, agents from Serbia’s Security-Information Agency (BIA) stormed into the hotel room of Montenegrin director Danilo Marunović in Belgrade. He was there for the guest performance of the play “Gospoda Glembajevi” by the Montenegrin National Theatre. After an informational interview, Marunović was immediately detained and deported from Serbia, escorted by BIA agents to the border with Montenegro.
Freedom of Expression Under Attack?
Montenegro’s Ministry of Culture and Media expressed deep concern over this move, suggesting that the detention might have been motivated by Marunović’s public activities and opinions. The Ministry reminded everyone of the fundamental importance of freedom of thought and expression as universal democratic values—the very foundation of any modern, responsible state.
Theatre Cannot Be Deported!
Despite the director’s deportation, the actors of the Montenegrin National Theatre decided to perform the play at the National Theatre in Belgrade anyway. Actor Svetozar Cvetković emotionally said he felt like a “kidney in lard” in Podgorica, but they decided that the work and the play cannot be deported. His speech was met with thunderous applause from the audience, who supported this brave artistic stand.
Regional Relations Put to the Test
Montenegro’s Ministry emphasized that the country remains committed to principles of good neighborliness and mutual respect in the region and will monitor the situation closely, providing all necessary support to the artist. This incident casts a shadow over Serbia-Montenegro relations and the freedom of artistic expression in the region.
What’s Behind the Deportation?
Official reasons for the detention and deportation have not been disclosed. However, sources close to theatrical circles report that the move caused shock and concern. Is this just repression of an artist or a sign of deeper political tensions? We’ll leave that for you to decide.
Conclusion
While artists fight to keep their works free from censorship or exile, the state sends worrying signals. Freedom of expression is not just a phrase—it’s a pillar of democracy. And when an artist is deported for their public stance, we all need to ask: where are we headed?
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