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Odavno mrtav

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Director:
Milija Šćepanović
Writer:
Milija Šćepanović, Ognjen Sviličić
Producer:
Milena Charan
Genre:
Drama, neo-western (Drama, neovestern)
Co-Producers:
Nina Jeglič, Ognen Antov
Co-Production Companies:
Sever&Sever (SI), Uzengija (MK)
Logline:
Synopsis:
Gligorije Zidar (45), once a celebrated hero of the Balkan War of 2034, is now a solitary truck driver drifting through a lawless Balkan wasteland shaped by climate collapse, migration and the aftermath of endless conflicts. Haunted by the crimes he committed during the war, he wants nothing more than to be left alone. When his truck breaks down in Maglav, the town where he once fought, he is forced to stay while repairs are made. There he meets Sofia, a proud Albanian waitress stranded in Montenegro after running out of money on her journey north. Refusing to sell her body despite constant pressure, Sofia rekindles in Gligorije a long-forgotten desire for human connection. The town is ruled by Luka, a corrupt mayor and mafia boss who profits from smuggling migrants. Recognizing Gligorije's military skills, truck and knowledge of the roads, Luka pressures him to join the operation. Gligorije refuses, unwilling to profit from the suffering of others. His defiance makes him an enemy. He is arrested on fabricated charges, brutally beaten and publicly humiliated. As Sofia secretly nurses his wounds, they decide to escape together. Luka retaliates by violently assaulting her. With nothing left to lose, Gligorije breaks out of prison, rescues Sofia and unleashes the ruthless combat skills that once made him a legend. Leaving the devastated town behind, Gligorije and Sofia drive north toward Greenland, searching for the possibility of redemption in a world where hope has almost disappeared.
REDITELJ:
Milija Šćepanović
SCENARISTA:
Milija Šćepanović, Ognjen Sviličić
PRODUCENT:
Milena Charan
ŽANR:
Drama, neo-western (Drama, neovestern)
Koproducent:
Nina Jeglič, Ognen Antov
KOProdUKCIJSKE Kompanije:
Sever&Sever (SI), Uzengija (MK)
Logline:
SInopsis:
Gligorije Zidar (45), nekada slavljeni heroj balkanskog rata iz 2034, danas je usamljeni vozač kamiona koji luta bezakonom balkanskom pustoši oblikovanom klimatskim slomom, migracijama i posljedicama beskrajnih sukoba. Progonjen zločinima koje je počinio tokom rata, želi samo da ga puste na miru. Kada mu se kamion pokvari u Maglavu, gradu u kojem je nekada ratovao, primoran je da ostane dok traje popravka. Tamo upoznaje Sofiju, ponosnu albansku konobaricu koja je ostala bez novca na putu ka sjeveru i zaglavila u Crnoj Gori. Odbijajući da prodaje svoje tijelo uprkos stalnim pritiscima, Sofija u Gligoriju budi davno zaboravljenu želju za bliskošću. Gradom vlada Luka, korumpirani gradonačelnik i mafijaški šef koji profitira od krijumčarenja migranata. Prepoznajući Gligorijevu vojnu vještinu, kamion i poznavanje puteva, Luka ga pritiska da se priključi poslu. Gligorije odbija, ne želeći da zarađuje na tuđoj patnji. Njegov prkos čini ga neprijateljem: hapse ga po izmišljenoj optužbi, brutalno tuku i javno ponižavaju. Dok mu Sofija potajno liječi rane, odlučuju da zajedno pobjegnu. Luka joj se surovo osveti. Bez ičega što bi mogao da izgubi, Gligorije bježi iz zatvora, spašava Sofiju i oslobađa borbenu vještinu koja ga je nekada učinila legendom. Ostavljajući razoreni grad za sobom, Gligorije i Sofija voze na sjever, ka Grenlandu, tražeći mogućnost iskupljenja u svijetu u kojem je nada gotovo nestala.