Unread Speech by Dragan Mićanović Prevents Festival Opening in Herceg Novi

Montenegrin media outlets published an unread speech by actor Dragan Mićanović, which led to him being unable to open the festival in Herceg Novi. The incident has sparked discussion regarding freedom of expression and the role of media in public discourse.

The speech, reportedly not delivered by Mićanović at the event, touched upon sensitive topics including the fight against violence and the safeguarding of free speech. It also conveyed a message of solidarity with students advocating for democratization in Serbia.

The decision by Montenegrin media to publish the speech, despite it not being officially presented at the festival, has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding Mićanović's inability to perform his opening duties. The content of the speech itself appears to be the focal point of the controversy, highlighting its perceived significance by the media outlets that chose to release it.