The Consul of Nowhereland is a short-form character documentary following the charismatic ambassador for Yugoslavia: a nation that long longer exists.
Winner of Samizdat Audience Award 2024
What the jury had to say:
'Upon first encounter, the film enchanted us with its valiant balance between a nostalgic, humorous portrait and a terrifying commentary on the sense of post-socialist futurelessness. Director Alex Milic approaches his character with exceptional delicacy, all while preserving the narrative’s critical edge. This film is a brilliant example of how collective traumas and historical memories can be translated for audiences outside the original context, with respect and loyalty to the story and care for the spectator.'
The film is currently playing at film festivals around the world. Below is an extract of some of the footage reviewed by my dad.