Factory to the Workers

TITLE

Factory to the Workers

DIRECTOR

Srđan Kovačević

COUNTRY

Croatia

YEAR

2021

DURATION

105′

GENRE

Documentary

Overview

Factory to the Workers

Croatia, 2005. A machine tools plant is taken over by its workers. It turns into the only successful example of a factory occupation in post-socialist Europe. Ten years after this revolutionary turning point, the rebellious employee behind the occupation now strives to prevent a production shutdown. Sustainability depends on the sacrifices of the workers protecting their livelihood from the threats of a ruthless economy.

DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY​ - Srđan Kovačević

Born in Zagreb, Yugoslavia in 1982. Received MA degree in cinematography on Academy of Dramatic Arts, University of Zagreb in 2009. From year 2000. Working as cameraman for various independent regional film and tv productions (FADE IN, PRO.BA, DRUGI PLAN, FACTUM, RESTART, etc.). Shooting documentary films, TV-series, reportage and short films.

Credits

Specifications

Srđan Kovačević

Born in Zagreb, Yugoslavia in 1982. Received MA degree in cinematography on Academy of Dramatic Arts, University of Zagreb in 2009. From year 2000. Working as cameraman for various independent regional film and tv productions (FADE IN, PRO.BA, DRUGI PLAN, FACTUM, RESTART, etc.). Shooting documentary films, TV-series, reportage and short films.

SELECTIONS & AWARDS

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International Documentary and Short Film Festival – DokuFest

The Balkan Dox Award, 2022

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CROSSING EUROPE Film Festival

Best Documentary, 2022

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Trieste Film Festival

Best Documentary, 2022

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Motovun Film Festival Festival

FIPRESCI Award, 2021

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Liburnia Film Festival

Best Film, 2021

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