To Hold a Mountain

synopsis

Some families have lived on Mount Sinjajevina for generations, raising livestock and producing, as one of the film’s protagonists claims, “the best cheese”. Above all, however, they feel a deep connection to the landscape, which lies within a protected natural area. The Montenegrin government’s decision to establish a military training ground on the mountain therefore meets with fierce resistance from the local population. A charismatic and unconventional local farmer emerges as the leader of the protests, which gain support across the country. This poetic documentary, blending drama with everyday life, tells the story of this woman, whose life has been marked by hardship, and that of her stepdaughter.

“I’m interested in telling a story through light, atmosphere, and sound.” — Bijlana Tutorov, Sundance Institute

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biography

Biljana Tutorov (1971) is a Serbian filmmaker and producer whose work focuses on women's stories. She founded CIRCLE, a platform bringing together women filmmakers. She directed the documentary When Pigs Come (2017). Petar Glomazić (1969) is a Montenegrin aeronautical engineer and mountaineer. The film presented at Ji.hlava IDFF marks his directorial debut.

film details

director:	Petar Glozamić, Biljana Tutorov
producer:	Biljana Tutorov, Petar Glomazić, Quentin Laurent, Rok Biček
photography:	Eva Kraljević
editing:	George Cragg
music:	Draško Adžić