Montenegro: A Land Divided 2021

Overview

Montenegro: A Land Divided is a 2021 documentary film that examines the contemporary political and social landscape of Montenegro. The film explores the history of the country, which is described as the newest nation in Europe, and investigates claims that this history is being falsified for political gain. The narrative focuses on the creation of alternative identities within the country, highlighting a situation where family members may claim different ethnic backgrounds. The documentary addresses how these divisions impact various aspects of national life, including language, the church, and democracy, while questioning whether the truth can influence the future of the nation. The production was directed by Boris Malagurski with a script written by Milos Ninkovic. Stefan Popovic serves as the host and narrator. The project features executive producers Boris Djurasic and Aleksandar Kavcic, with Mladen Jankovic as the director of photography. Aleksandar Savic handled post-production, including editing, sound mixing, and color grading, as well as animation and CGI. The documentary has a total runtime of 79 minutes and was released on May 20, 2021.