Newsreel 242 – Sunny Railways

Documentary

SYNOPSIS

Youth work actions were an integral part of socialist Yugoslavia. Through voluntary work thousands of young brigadiers contributed to the development of the country and actively helped to realize key infrastructure projects, such as highways, railways, bridges, tunnels, factories, residential buildings, schools, hospitals, parks, etc. One of such was Šamac-Sarajevo railway build in 1947 with the support of thousands of young leftist from Italy, Britain, Greece, France, Denmark, Sweden, Palestine, etc. In the 90’ war the railway was damaged, and the last train Šamac – Sarajevo drove in 2011. Today it is often used as a path to the promised future in Europe for people on the move.

Film Participations Awards

IDFA Amsterdam- International Premiere, Shorts Competition, Netherlands 2023

ZagrebDox- 2024, Croatian premiere, Competition, Croatia 

In the Palace Pernik- 2024, Competition Bulgaria

Taranto Eco Film Festival- 2023, Competition Italy

Montenegro Festival Herceg- Novi, Montenegro 2024

Cast & Team

• Writer: Olga Dimitirjević
• Director of photography: Jošt Franko
• Production: Obzorniška frona (Newsreel Front), Temporama
• Edit: Ermal Gerdovci
• Sound: Matevž Kolenc
• Music: Matevž Kolenc
• Cast: Hidaya Alsisi, Etaf Alburai, Afnan Aboathra, Dana Mikawi, Nahla Mikawi, Nadia Hakki