Serbian Film Days | Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Republic of Finland

The 14th edition of the “Serbian Film Days” festival was held in Helsinki from 6 to 8 November, organized by the Serbian-Finnish Society, with the support of the Film Center Serbia, the City of Helsinki and the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Helsinki.

The festival’s opening ceremony also marked the 25th anniversary of the Serbian-Finnish Society. On this occasion, Ambassador Aleksandar Janković addressed the audience, highlighting the traditionally friendly relations between the two countries and the importance of cultural cooperation. He congratulated the Society on its anniversary and emphasized the importance of joint efforts to promote Serbian culture, language and heritage in Finland.

The President of the Serbian-Finnish Society, Tatjana Petković, also addressed the audience on the occasion of the anniversary, joined by the Society’s former presidents. The celebration was further enriched by a musical program and a reception featuring traditional Serbian dishes, attended by representatives of Finnish institutions, the diplomatic corps and the Serbian community.

As part of the festival, eight Serbian films were screened: Slumbering, Yugo Florida, Soil and Wings, The Divine Feminine, Sun never again, The Divided City of Mitrovica, Bumblebee’s Summer and The Home Resort. The festival aimed to introduce contemporary Serbian cinema to Finnish audiences.