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
- Director Srđan Kovačević
- Screenplay Srđan Kovačević
- Cinematography Srđan Kovačević
- Editing Damir Čučić
- Cast Božo Dragoslavić, Dragutin Varga
- Producer/s Sabina Krešić, Luka Venturin
- Production Company Fade In
- Distributor/s Filmdelights
Specifications
- Project Title Factory to the Workers
- Project Type Documentary
- Completion Date June 9, 2021
- Country of origin Croatia
- Country of filming Croatia
- Language Croatian
- First-time Filmmaker Yes
- Student Project No

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

International Documentary and Short Film Festival – DokuFest
The Balkan Dox Award, 2022

CROSSING EUROPE Film Festival
Best Documentary, 2022

Trieste Film Festival
Best Documentary, 2022

Motovun Film Festival Festival
FIPRESCI Award, 2021

Liburnia Film Festival
Best Film, 2021