The Other Side of Everything

Director Mila Turajlić uses her childhood apartment in Belgrade as a lens to explore the history of Yugoslavia and its dissolution. As she moves out of her parents' home, she uncovers old photographs and documents, triggering a personal and political journey through decades of change. The film intertwines intimate family memories with the sweeping narrative of a nation's tumultuous past and uncertain future.

The film received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative approach to historical storytelling, blending personal memoir with socio-political commentary. Critics praised Turajlić's ability to humanize complex historical events through the intimate setting of her family's apartment, and its relevance to contemporary European issues.

• A deeply personal and profoundly political documentary.

• Masterfully weaves individual memory with national history.

• Offers a unique and poignant perspective on the fall of Yugoslavia.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's emotional depth and its success in making complex historical events accessible and relatable through a personal narrative. Many appreciated the director's ability to connect her family's story to the broader socio-political shifts in Yugoslavia.

Winner of the Golden Dove at DOK Leipzig; Special Mention at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival; Awarded at Sarajevo Film Festival.

The apartment featured in the film had been inhabited by the director's family for 70 years, serving as a microcosm of Yugoslavia's history.