The Tale of Silyan 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 80 minutes
- Director
- Tamara Kotevska
- Networks
- Concordia Studio, The Corner Shop, Ciconia Film
- Where to Stream
- Hulu
What is The Tale of Silyan?
The Tale of Silyan is a 2025 documentary film written, produced, and directed by Tamara Kotevska. The film runs for one hour and twenty minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 80 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 22, 2025
- Original language
- MK
- Origin
- Macedonia, United States of America
- Studios
- Concordia Studio, The Corner Shop, Ciconia Film
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 16 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~80 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Concordia Studio, The Corner Shop, Ciconia Film
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
The Tale of Silyan is a 2025 documentary film written, produced, and directed by Tamara Kotevska. The film runs for one hour and twenty minutes. The project is inspired by the folktale of the boy Siljan, who turns into a stork and leaves home following a quarrel with his father. Set against the backdrop of the country's economic instability, the documentary follows Macedonian farmer Nikola Conev and his family. The narrative explores the relationship between the farmer and a white stork, centering on Conev forming a bond with an injured white stork while his daughter is also featured. The film weaves the farmer's bond with the white stork together with North Macedonian folklore. The production features cast members Nikola Conev, Jana Coneva, Aleksandra Coneva, and Aleksandar Conev. Additional producers credited for the film include Jean Dakar, Anna Hashmi, and Jordanco Petkovski.
Should you watch it?
“A Macedonian farmer discovers an unexpected connection with a white stork amidst regional economic instability.”
- It offers a unique blend of observational documentary filmmaking and traditional Macedonian folklore.
- The film provides an intimate look at the life of farmer Nikola Conev and his family.
- It explores the symbolic and emotional bond between a human and a white stork.
- Viewers seeking high-octane drama or traditional narrative fiction may find the documentary pacing slow.
Watch it if you appreciate character-driven documentaries that weave cultural mythology into contemporary rural life.
The film maintains a grounded and reflective tone with a steady, observational pace suitable for audiences interested in cultural studies and nature.
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Where can I stream The Tale of Silyan?
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Is this film worth watching?
The film is a Spirit Award-nominated documentary that provides a unique perspective on Macedonian rural life and folklore.
How long is the film?
The Tale of Silyan has a total runtime of one hour and twenty minutes.
Is this an anthology series?
No, it is a standalone documentary film directed by Tamara Kotevska.
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