In the Darkroom

Filmmaker Mila Turajlić explores the life of her mother through the intimate spaces of their Belgrade apartment, which was once Yugoslavia’s most modern home. Using a collection of family photos, the film reconstructs their past, revealing the political and social transformations that shaped their lives over four decades. It’s a deeply personal journey into memory, identity, and the echoes of history.

In the Darkroom received critical acclaim for its unique approach to personal and political history, praised for its innovative storytelling and intimate portrayal of a family's life within the broader context of Yugoslavian history. Critics lauded Turajlić's directorial vision and the film's ability to connect the personal with the historical.

• A poignant and visually rich exploration of memory and political history.

• Masterfully blends personal narrative with the larger historical context of Yugoslavia.

• Praised for its innovative use of archival material and intimate storytelling.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's emotional depth and its effective storytelling, with many appreciating the intimate look into a family's life against the backdrop of significant historical events. Viewers found the documentary both moving and thought-provoking.

Awarded the FIPRESCI Prize at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, Nominated for Best Documentary at the Seville European Film Festival.

The apartment featured in the film belonged to Mila Turajlić's parents and was designed by architect Svetlana Kana Radević, who also designed the famous Hotel Podgoriča.