RAKIJADA

From the heart of Serbia comes a story of an Eastern Asterix and Obelix saga: Pranjani is a small village in central Serbia. Locals earn their living abroad or as farmers. Many count themselves among the Chetniks, Serbian patriots and WWII resistance fighters. So far, so normal. But every May, the Rakijada takes place - a championship that is all about who can drink the most, balance on wooden poles and brew the best magic potion-Rakija, plum brandy. A portray of a sleepy Chetnik village that shines a new light on the Serbian soul, while never losing sight of the typical humour of the Balkans.

NIKOLA ILIC

 

1977 born in Belgrade (Serbia). From 2007 lives, studies and works in Switzerland. Use to work in City Theatre of Lucerne for three years. In 2010 onto studying Lucerne University of Applied Sciences & Arts, where he majors in Video. Works as an independent Filmmaker and photographer between Belgrade and Switzerland.

• Short Filmdays Winterthur - Special Mention, Switzerland 2016

Short Competition 2017