The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival officially opened with a gala event and a vibrant red carpet ceremony, drawing celebrities and film enthusiasts. The festival commenced with the screening of Pawel Pawlikowski's film "Očevina" (Fathers).
Prominent Serbian writer and activist Vladimir Arsenijević agrees that President Vučić should face a downfall but expresses significant concern over the actions of some students.
The public prosecutor's office decided not to initiate criminal proceedings against the attacker of Vladimir Arsenijević, classifying the incident as a misdemeanor rather than a criminal offense, a decision Arsenijević criticized as an 'invitation to a hunting season'.
The lawyer for writer Vladimir Arsenijević, who was physically attacked, stated that two assailants admitted to the act, but the public prosecutor believes there are no elements for criminal proceedings.
The anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide was marked by commemorations in various cities, re-exhumations of victims, and strong messages against hatred, alongside controversies surrounding musicians performing on the day of remembrance.
Writer Vladimir Arsenijević was reportedly attacked, leading to condemnations and discussions about freedom of speech. The incident has been described as a cowardly act against a public intellectual.
The Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia has asserted that the attack on writer Vladimir Arsenijević and the obstruction of a commemorative event are indicative of the same state policy.
Vladimir Arsenijević has expressed the need for a change in government, emphasizing that a shift in public consciousness is paramount. His statements highlight a desire for deeper societal transformation.
Filmmaker Srđan Dragojević questions if anything can still surprise in a society where regime hooligans brutally beat prominent writer Vladimir Arsenijević and award-winning film director Stevan Filipović on the street, in response to the Ministry of Culture's competition results.
The Serbian Literary Society issued a condemnation today regarding an attack on writer Vladimir Arsenijević, which occurred during the commemoration of the Srebrenica anniversary.
Writer Vladimir Arsenijević, speaking at the premiere of a film he scripted, stated that there is no progress without confronting the evils of the 1990s, and student protests indicate a lack of movement forward.
The lawyer for writer Vladimir Arsenijević announced that two individuals involved in a physical attack on him have confessed, but no criminal proceedings will be initiated by the public prosecutor.
A discussion took place regarding the commemoration of genocide, with a specific question raised about an incident on July 11th involving Vladimir Arsenijević.
The film '3 nedelje posle' generated significant interest at the Pula Film Festival even before its premiere, with the festival, filmmakers, and audience showing support for screenwriter Vladimir Arsenijević following an attack in Belgrade.
Numerous organizations and individuals, including the Pula Film Festival and P.E.N. Center BiH, have condemned the attack on writer Vladimir Arsenijević in Belgrade. Many view the incident as a concerning sign of rising fascism and a shame for Serbia.
Programski direktor festivala "Krokodil" Vladimir Arsenijević izjavio je gostujući na N1 da je nama "potrebna promena vlasti, ali prevashodno nam je potrebna promena svesti" i da dok ne krenemo…
Rodoljub Šabić's diary entry suggests that the attack on writer Vladimir Arsenijević indicates Serbia is entering a dangerous phase, viewing the attackers as an extension of political structures.
The beating of a writer of Vladimir Arsenijević's caliber would be a major scandal in normal societies, raising concerns about the incident in broad daylight.
Serbian writer Vladimir Arsenijević arrived in Pula with facial injuries sustained in Belgrade, where he discussed the lack of progress in confronting the evils of the 90s and the significance of student protests.
The film '3 nedelje posle' generated significant interest at the Pula Film Festival even before its premiere, with the festival, filmmakers, and audience showing support for screenwriter Vladimir Arsenijević following an attack in Belgrade. The premiere itself received ovations for Arsenijević and the film's crew.
Writer Vladimir Arsenijević was physically attacked by a group of about thirty young men in Belgrade, leading to the disruption of a commemoration for victims of genocide. The incident has been described as a direct consequence of state policy.
An attack on writer and festival director Vladimir Arsenijević is seen as part of a broader pattern of violence targeting critics of the government in Serbia.
Thousands gathered in Srebrenica and other cities worldwide to mark the 31st anniversary of the genocide, with ceremonies honoring victims and laying more to rest. International figures and communities reaffirmed their commitment to remembrance, truth, and justice, despite incidents of denial in some areas.