Dragan Bjelogrlić

A master of Balkan cinema, Dragan Bjelogrlić was born in Opovo, Serbia in 1963. His directorial career spans over three decades, dabbling in genres like drama, comedy, and crime, with acclaimed films like "Montevideo, God Bless You!" and "We Will Be the World Champions” under his belt. Bjelogrlić has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Audience Award at the Moscow International Film Festival, and his films often embody a unique blend of melancholic humor and raw Balkan spirit. Beneath his directorial stature, Bjelogrlić remains a passionate storyteller, using cinema to explore and expose the rich, often turbulent, history and culture of his homeland.