• The Happiest Man in the World

    Directed by Teona Strugar Mitevska
    North Macedonia/Belgium/Slovenia/Denmark/Croatia/Bosnia and Herzegovina | 95 minutes | U.S. Premiere | Awards Buzz – Best International Feature Film

Set during a day-long speed-dating event in the war-torn city of Sarajevo, 40-year-old Asje is matched with 43-year-old Zoran. As they participate in the activities, it gradually becomes clear that Zoran is not looking for love, but forgiveness.

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film details

Director: Teona Strugar Mitevska
Producers: Labina Mitevska
Screenwriter: Teona Strugar Mitevska, Elma Tataragić
Cinematographers: Virginie Saint Martin
Editor: Per K. Kirkegaard
Music: Viktor Grabar
Cast: Jelena Kordić, Adnan Omerović, Labina Mitevska, Ana Kostovska
Original Language Title: NajsreЌniot čovek na svetot
Country: North Macedonia/Belgium/Slovenia/Denmark/Croatia/Bosnia and Herzegovina
Language: In Bosnian with English subtitles
Year: 2022
Running Time: 95 minutes
Premiere Status: U.S. Premiere
Director Filmography: God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunija (2019), When the Day Had No Name (2017), The Woman Who Brushed Off Her Tears (2012), I Am from Titov Veles (2007), How I Killed a Saint (2004)
Primary Company: Pyramide International

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