Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

BALKAN DOX

Village without Women

Selo bez žena

Serbia, Croatia, France
2009 — 83' / Color

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Synopsis

In Southwest Serbia, atop a mountain and four kilometers from the nearest road, the Janković brothers hold down the fort in the womanless village of Zabrdje. Dragan, Zoran, and Rodoljub, along with their neighbor, Velimir, represent the entire population of what was once a vibrant rural community. They live in tough conditions. No running water, no roads, not even a hint of a woman’s touch. Not to mention, the three brothers still share the same bedroom. Zoran, the eldest brother, dreams of marrying a woman capable of handling life in Zabrdje. Despite his efforts, he fails to convince a Serbian woman to join them in village.

Director Biography

An award winning film director, screenwriter and producer with 9 years of experience in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Netherlands, France. Worked on short movies, documentaries, comedy shows, documentary series, and commercials.

Director

Srđan Šarenac

Producer

Estelle Robin You

Mael Mainguy

Cinematographer

Pablo Ferro Zivanović

Editor

Ksenija Petričić

Sound

Srđan Šarenac

Official Film Website

www.balibari.com

Contact

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Estelle Robin You
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44100 Nantes, France
+33 2 51 84 51 84
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