2024 / 80 min / color
Emilija Gašić’s debut feature is a highly original story about growing up in the shadows of a military conflict. The film is set in 1999, and its title refers to the 78 days of mass-bombing in Serbia by NATO troops. Sonja, Dragana, and Tijana are sisters who document their daily lives with a camcorder after their father is drafted into the army. Routine household chores, party games, innocent quarrels, but also moments of joy. This intimate, cozy world of video recordings seems to be the girls’ only refuge from the reality of war sirens and exploding bombs. Gašić deftly combines the perspective of each of the three girls, who, because of their age, perceive this painful experience in a unique and idiosyncratic way. The film’s poignant storyline makes room for a degree of light despite the difficult subject matter. The three young actresses turn in captivating performances, and the film also has considerable documentary value. 78 Days brings poetry and precision to its re-creation of the familiar esthetics of 1990s home videos.
Director
Emilija Gašić
Screenplay
Emilija Gašić
Cinematography
Ines Gowland
Cast
Viktorija Vasiljević, Milica Gicić, Tamara Gajević, Pavle Cemerikic, Maša Ćirović
Country
Serbia
Language/Subtitles
Language: Serbian
Subtitles: Polish, English
