Actor Radivoje Raša Bukvić discusses his role as Nikola Tesla in the new series “Pupin” to be aired on RTS. The series focuses on the life of the great Serbian-American scientist Mihajlo Pupin, with Tesla portrayed from Pupin’s perspective. Bukvić emphasizes that Tesla was a visionary of the modern era and that the role was challenging as the series aims to realistically depict the time in which Pupin and Tesla lived, including their meetings and relationship. The project is a joint effort of RTS and the production company Mali Budo, and the series will have ten episodes. Bukvić eagerly accepted the role of Tesla, which he had long desired, and believes Tesla deserves more attention in cinematic art.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the humanistic and visionary aspects of Nikola Tesla, highlighting his contributions to science and his role as a humanitarian. They focus on the cultural and historical significance of the series, portraying it as a tribute to Serbian-American scientific heritage and the importance of representing such figures in media.
Center: Center-leaning sources present the series as a balanced historical drama focusing on the relationship between Pupin and Tesla, emphasizing the realistic portrayal of the era and the scientific achievements of both figures. They highlight the collaboration between RTS and production companies and the artistic challenges in bringing historical figures to life.
Right: Right-leaning media stress the national pride aspect, portraying Tesla and Pupin as Serbian heroes and symbols of national achievement. They emphasize the importance of the series in promoting Serbian culture and history, and the role of state media in supporting such projects. The narrative often includes a patriotic tone, celebrating Tesla’s legacy as a Serbian-American inventor.
