Following the Chants

Ignacio Bañon Leal, Manas Krishna | Serbia (Požega) | 2023 | 14 min

Synopsys:

A heartfelt coming-of-age documentary that delves into the life of 17-year-old Mihajlo, a resident of the quaint town of Pozega. The film intimately captures his quest to uncover his true calling in a world brimming with possibilities.

Amid the scenic backdrop of Pozega, Mihajlo grapples with the age-old question of what he wants to pursue in life. As he navigates the crossroads of adolescence, he seeks guidance from an unexpected source: his former technology teacher, who reveals an unconventional passion for birds. Through candid conversations and insightful reflections, Mihajlo learns about his teacher’s own journey of self-discovery and how he came to nurture his unique fascination.

Credits:

Directing: Ignacio Bañon Leal, Manas Krishna

Cinematography: Manas Krishna

Editing: Tai Inbar

Sound Recording: Ignacio Bañon Leal

Sound Design: Ignacio Bañon Leal

Production manager: Tara Milošević

Executive producer: Predrag Živković

Producer: Dejan Petrović

Production: IFC Filmart