Deblokada Information

Founded in 1997. by director Jasmila Zbanic and producer Damir Ibrahimovic, “Deblokada” has established itself through its accomplished cinematic output that is not merely a sum of films, but also an embodiment of a specific world-view that recognizes film as an important corrective of social anomie. The very name ”Deblokada” comes from the Sarajevo wartime vocabulary of the 1990s: citizens of the city that suffered the longest siege in the history of modern warfare dreamt of a day when the siege would be lifted. And yet, even after the end of the war and the siege, residues of the war remained embodied in various political, economic and psychological blockades, which continued to shatter post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina. “Deblokada” was a critical artistic response to these blockages, rooted in the belief that film can reflect upon and challenge the post-war social ordeal, asking questions that prompted answers. Thus it comes as no surprise that “Deblokada” cooperated (and continues to work) with a variety of internationally and regionally acclaimed artists Since it’s establishment, “Deblokada” has produced numerous documentary and short as well as feature films selected in Competition Programme of A-list festivals including the Berlinale’s winner full-length feature film “Grbavica” and Best European Film of 2021. and Oscar nominee "Quo Vadis, Aida?". This places “Deblokada” as one of the leading South East European productions in the market, with already established relationships with the World Sales agents and distribution companies from all over the world. In addition, “Deblokada” runs a programme of professional film workshops such as scriptwriting, acting, narration, etc.