Regime in Panic: Montenegrin Director Deported from Serbia Over ‘Gospoda Glembajevi’ Play!
Tonight, the drama “Gospoda Glembajevi” by Miroslav Krleža was performed at the National Theatre in Belgrade, directed by Montenegrin director Danilo Marunović. But while the audience enjoyed the play, the regime showed its true face – Danilo Marunović was detained by the Serbian Security Intelligence Agency (BIA) and deported from the country!
What happened?
Danilo Marunović, also known as a columnist who criticizes the government in Montenegro and its influence in Serbia, was arrested this morning at the Opera Hotel in Belgrade, where he was staying for the play’s performance. BIA agents raided his room, detained him for an informational interview, and then escorted him to the border with Montenegro. The reasons for his detention and deportation have not been officially disclosed, and even the Serbian Ombudsman Zoran Pašalić could not reveal details but announced he would monitor the case.
The play that sparked a storm
“Gospoda Glembajevi” is a psychological-social drama exposing the moral and spiritual decay of the aristocratic Glembaj family, enriched through shady dealings like insurance fraud, war profiteering, and usury. Krleža masterfully depicts the hypocrisy of high society, the church, and the judiciary, who together cover up crimes and injustice.
Danilo Marunović’s direction delivers a strong critique of society and the regime, which clearly upset the Serbian authorities. Despite the director’s deportation, the actors decided to perform the play, and actor Svetozar Cvetković told the audience that the work cannot be deported, calling it a victory of culture over violence and spirit over force.
The regime fears the theatrical mirror
It is obvious that the regime in Serbia cannot tolerate criticism and freedom of expression. Arresting and deporting an artist who only wants to show the truth about social problems is a shameful act. No force can defeat a man and his work, but apparently, the authorities do not understand this.
What does this mean for artistic freedom?
This case sends a chilling message to all artists and critics of the government – freedom of speech and art is under threat. Will we soon watch only plays approved by the regime? Will artists be pressured, censored, or even deported if they dare to criticize the powers that be?
Conclusion
While “Gospoda Glembajevi” is performed and delights the audience, the regime in Serbia shows its dark side – fear of truth and criticism. The deportation of Danilo Marunović is a shameful act that casts a shadow over artistic freedom and democracy in the region.
If you think this is just the beginning, you might not be far from the truth. What do you think? Is art truly free, or just another game of power? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or crack a joke about all this – because hey, if we can’t laugh, what do we have left?
