THE GREAT SCHOOL CLASS

Lessons from the Forest



41’ 31’’

In collaboration with poet Aleksandar Šurbatović and composer Matija Anđelković, I created a 41-minute film that brings to life Lessons from the Forest, a poem and composition originally performed at the 2019 Great School Class manifestation.

Shot in Šumarice Memorial Park, the film honors the victims of the Kragujevac massacre, where 30,000 civilians perished, including 2,264 people executed on October 21, 1941. Blending poetry, music, and imagery, it serves as both a tribute and a reminder of the enduring impact of history, with its length mirroring a school class to symbolize the lives lost.

Orchestra: VIS Nebograd I Production: "Kragujevac October" Memorial Park; City of Kragujevac; Radio Television of Serbia

 ANTICIPATION: Children's Wishes

2’ 02’’

In the context of childhood, anticipation is a fundamental aspect of experiencing the world. It's the excitement felt when waiting for a present, the eagerness for a new toy or game, and the fervent hope for a better tomorrow.
The children in the Shelter in Krfska, though facing various challenges, still hold onto hopes and dreams for their future. However, in an act of self-protection but also empowerment, I’ve asked of them to cover their faces with their hands, a form of censorship that takes control of their own image. So they have graciously allowed me to share their voices with the world.
In this 2-minute documentary, we capture the voices of these young individuals as they share their aspirations with us. From becoming a football player, teacher or baker, to simply having a home, their wishes are a testament to their courage and resilience.

Art is dead! Long live art!

video instalation

In Art is Dead! Long Live Art!, Kolektiv Digital explores the intersection of classical painting and digital media through video reproductions of ten significant artworks. The filmed portraits, though frozen, reveal subtle movements—breathing, squinting, and shifts in posture—blurring the line between stillness and life.

Ema Teokarević I Maja Todorović I Milica Pavlović I Radmila Vankoska I Nina Kraljević I
Katarina Ilišković I Nemanja Maraš I Pavle Petrović I Bojana Radić I Valentina Milenković