HOW COME IT’S ALL GREEN OUT HERE? part of the In Focus Programme on 31th SFF

The second feature film directed by Nikola Ležaić, HOW COME IT’S ALL GREEN OUT HERE?, had its world premiere at this year’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) and now continues its festival journey, bringing an intimate story to audiences in Sarajevo.
The film stars Slavic Artists clients Leon Lučev, Milica Gojković, Milena Predić, Ivan Čuić and Rade Marković, with production by Qce and Nukleus Filmand and co-production Forgrade Studio.

Synopsis: Nikola (34), a filmmaker stuck in the commercial industry, buys an old van to turn into a camper, dreaming of family road trips with his wife and their soon-to-be-born daughter. When he learns that the remains of his late grandmother, a refugee from the war, might be returned to her native village in Dalmatia, Nikola sets off with his father Mirko (74), who is returning to the family home after 25 years. Their journey unfolds into a poignant exploration of parenthood, family bonds, the passing of time and the fragile nature of memory.
The film captures a series of seemingly incidental moments that weave together into a family’s collective memory. Drawing on autobiographical elements, Ležaić crafts a story that is both authentic and emotionally resonant – deeply personal yet universal.

Photo Credit: Forgrade Studio