Goran Paskaljević

A masterful blend of realism and poetic cinema, Goran Paskaljević was born in 1947 in Belgrade, which was then part of Yugoslavia. Active from 1970 until his death in 2020, Paskaljević excelled in the genres of drama and war, making his mark with renowned films like "The Dog Who Loved Trains" and "The Powder Keg," which won several awards at international film festivals. His signature style, defined by social commentary and humanistic outlook, often expressed through allegory, made him a unique and recognizable figure in the world cinema. Always in tune with the pulse of society, Paskaljević's films were not just stories, but reflections of the human condition and the intricate web of our shared experiences.