The first Balkan Film Directing Festival was held at the Youth Center in Belgrade, where awards were given for the best achievements in various categories. The festival’s grand prize “Živojin Žika Pavlović” for best directing was awarded to Alireza Katami for the film “Things You Do to Kill”. Special recognitions and awards were also given to other filmmakers from the region and beyond, including Hungary, Slovenia, Spain, and Romania. The festival gathered renowned directors and actors, and the organizers emphasized the importance of the festival for promoting film art and connecting filmmakers with the audience.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning coverage emphasizes the cultural significance of the Balkan Film Directing Festival as a platform for artistic expression and regional cooperation. It highlights the diversity of filmmakers and the festival’s role in promoting social and psychological themes through cinema.
Center: Centrist sources report the festival focusing on the awards and achievements of filmmakers, presenting a balanced view of the event’s importance in the regional film industry and its contribution to cultural exchange.
Right: Right-leaning narratives may focus on the festival as a celebration of Balkan cultural identity and artistic excellence, emphasizing national pride in hosting such an event and the recognition of local and regional talents.
