Miroslav Terzić's film 'Three Weeks After' wins Europa Cinemas Label at Karlovy Vary festival

Miroslav Terzić's feature film "Three Weeks After" has secured the Europa Cinemas Label award at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. This recognition, awarded by a jury of representatives from the Europa Cinemas network, signifies a significant boost for the film's distribution across Europe.

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As a jury we had a difficult task, because all 15 films in the competition were of high quality in their own way, and the three of us come from different backgrounds and have different tastes. However, this film captivated us from the first frame and held our attention until the very end.

The jury lauded the film for its compelling narrative and authentic depiction of adolescent life. They stated, "This film captivated us from the first frame and held our attention until the very end." The ensemble cast was commended for delivering exceptionally strong and genuine performances, with the film's story shaped by the voices and viewpoints of young people. The jury emphasized the film's invitation to "truly hear young people, to be with them, and not to turn away."

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The acting ensemble delivered exceptionally strong and authentic performances. The film portrays the lives of today's adolescents from their perspective, allowing their voices and views to shape the story in a sincere and convincing way.

Snežana van Hauvelingen, the film's producer, expressed that this award was highly anticipated. "The Europa Cinemas Label is not just recognition for the film, but concrete support to get the film to cinemas and audiences across Europe," she said. "After the great reactions from the audience and critics in Karlovy Vary, this is truly the best possible end to the festival and the beginning of the film's life in front of the audience."

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Director Miroslav Terzić's direction is impressive in every segment of filmmaking. The film invites us to truly hear young people, to be with them, and not to turn away.

"Three Weeks After" follows a group of high school students on a trip planned before a tragic loss. During their excursion, which is meant to be an escape, themes of responsibility, silence, peer violence, and collective guilt gradually surface. Inspired by real events, the film presents a powerful and emotional story about a society grappling with these issues.

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The Europa Cinemas Label is not just recognition for the film, but concrete support to get the film to cinemas and audiences across Europe.