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Third world

Croatia 98 min.
'The Third World' is not just a documentary about Haustor, the legendary Zagreb band that helped shape the music scene of former Yugoslavia. It tells the story of two creative opposites: Darko Rundek and Srđan Sacher. The Third World is not just a biographical portrait or a nostalgic recollection; it is a mosaic of opposites united by the magic of everyday life and the city of Zagreb that shaped them. The film reflects the city's spirit, clash and visual identity through Haustor's unique aesthetic. Through candid conversations, sharp observations and rich archival footage — not to mention the band's reunion in the studio after forty years to record a remake of the eponymous song — the film brings to life a time when the 1984 album was met with misunderstanding but is now regarded as one of the most significant pop-rock records of former Yugoslavia.

ZFF travels: How Come It's All Green Out Here?

Serbia, Croatia 114 min.
Nikola used to make films, but now he’s stuck shooting commercials. When he learns of an opportunity to finally bring his grandmother’s remains home — she was forced to flee Croatia for Serbia during the war — he sets off with his father on a journey from Belgrade to Dalmatia. Along the way, Nikola learns lessons about parenthood, family and how memories can be deceptive.

Paviljon

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia 99 min.
After years of abuse and humiliation, a group of residents at the retirement home Pavilion decides to stage an armed uprising. Armed with illegal means, they seize the home, take the staff hostage, and clash with the authorities. Their desperate struggle escalates into a media and political spectacle, as old age becomes their advantage—they have nothing to lose and are ready to go all the way. In Pavilion, a new order emerges, driven by revenge and accumulated rage, making negotiations with the rebels impossible.

ZFF travels: Happy holidays

Palestine, Germany, France, Italy, Qatar 123 min.
Fifi is a university student who has just freed herself from her family's warm but strict grip. However, her newly discovered freedom is already at risk. After waking up in hospital following a minor accident, she must decide how much of her new life to reveal. However, with a suspicious and perceptive mother, keeping secrets is difficult.