Youth work actions were an inseparable part of socialist Yugoslavia. Through voluntary work, thousands of young brigadiers, both men and women, have contributed towards developing the country and the realisation of key infrastructure projects such as motorways, railways, bridges, tunnels, factories, residential buildings, schools, hospitals, and parks. One of these projects was the Šamac–Sarajevo railway, built in 1947 in a mere seven months. Young people from Yugoslavia were joined by a number of brigadiers from Italy, Great Britain, Greece, France, Denmark, Sweden, Palestine, and so on.
During the war in the nineties, the railway was damaged. The later Dayton Agreement cut it in two while its vital parts were privatised. The last train on the Šamac–Sarajevo line pulled out in 2011. Today, the rails are often used by people on their way to a better future.
Newsreel 242 – Sunny Railways Obzornik 242 – Sunčane pruge
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Sentimental Value Affeksjonsverdi
Joachim Trier
Friday, 27. 03. 2026 / 16:00 / Main Hall
After the success of The Worst Person in the World, Joachim Trier returns with an intimate and deeply moving story about family, memory, and the unifying power of art. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize in Cannes and nominated for eight Golden Globes.
The Tale of Silyan Prikaznata za Siljan
Tamara Kotevska
Friday, 27. 03. 2026 / 17:50 / Small Hall
Inspired by ancient myths and folk tales, Tamara Kotevska’s film is a moving documentary fairy tale about a farmer and his unique bond with a white stork.
The Young Mother's Home Jeunes mères
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Friday, 27. 03. 2026 / 18:45 / Main Hall
Belgian masters of social realism intertwine the stories of these five girls facing the challenges of premature motherhood. Winner of the Best Screenplay Award at Cannes.