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Screening Room:

Green

Zvezda: Pomracenje / Zvezda: Eclipse

Zvezda: Eclipse tells the story of today’s squatted Zvezda cinema — what it once was, the criminal privatization that took place, the youth movement and protests that fought to save it, and what it has become today. Through personal memories and testimonies, its visitors reflect on their connection to the cinema, intertwined with experiences of participating in the movement to preserve this once-iconic cultural space.

Statement

The film is a social impact project because it documents the struggle to preserve an independent cultural space threatened by criminal privatization and neglect. Through personal testimonies, memories, and stories connected to the Zvezda cinema, the film highlights the importance of collective action, cultural heritage, and public spaces that belong to communities rather than profit-driven interests. It also sheds light on the wider issue of privatization in culture, which continues to affect cinemas, theaters, and other cultural institutions worldwide.

With this film, we want to convey the message that places like Zvezda are more than abandoned buildings or cinemas; they are living spaces of memory, resistance, art, and human connection. We hope the film encourages audiences to think about the value of preserving cultural spaces, the power of youth activism, and the importance of protecting culture from exploitation and erasure.

By combining personal testimonies with the history of the protests and occupation of the cinema, the film raises awareness about the ongoing issues surrounding privatization and the disappearance of accessible cultural spaces worldwide. The project was created with the intention of giving visibility to the people, stories, and community connected to Zvezda cinema, while encouraging audiences to reflect on the social and cultural value of such places.

Cast and Crew

Jelena Ilić - producer, director Mladen Simeunović - editor, VHS camera Lazar Rajković - camera

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