Father

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Father

Released Apr 15, 2022

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In a small town in Serbia, Nikola (Goran Bogdan, Fargo), a day laborer and father of two, is ordered to give up his children to social services after poverty and hunger drive his wife to commit a desperate act. Until he can provide adequate conditions for their upbringing, the children will be placed in foster care. Despite Nikola's best efforts and several appeals, social services refuse to return his children, leaving him feeling hopeless. But when Nikola discovers the local administration may be corrupt, he decides to travel across Serbia on foot and take his case directly to the national ministry in Belgrade. Against all odds and driven by love and despair, this father refuses to give up on justice and his right to raise his children.

Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

There’s something oddly appealing in witnessing this dutiful, besieged parent make do with nothing to offer but himself, wherever that takes him.

Apr 21, 2022

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Jessica Kiang

Variety

Powerful but grueling...

Feb 29, 2020

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Diane Carson

KDHX (St. Louis)

Nikola’s unwavering determination in the face of callous dismissal should inspire all of us to redouble our efforts to advance righteous causes.

May 4, 2022

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Andrew Wyatt

The Lens

At times the film's ruthlessly grim and grounded approach flirts with bleakness for the sake of bleakness. However, Fathers distinctly Eastern European viewpoint is evident in its faint scent of dark, Kafkaesque absurdity.

Rated: B

Apr 27, 2022

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

While this powerful Serbian drama is specific to its setting, the multilayered depiction of fractured family bonds and socioeconomic disparities resonates beyond geographic boundaries.

Apr 23, 2022

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Filipe Freitas

Always Good Movies

Few films can be said to truly capture the silent struggle of a father and the love for his family.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 22, 2022

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Audience Member

In a funny way this grim tale has a happy ending. He doesn't triumph but he's young and very determined. His foes are old and worn.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Superb. Excellent direction and acting. Strongly recommended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Srdan Golubovic

Director

Goran Bogdan

Nikola

Boris Isakovic

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Nada Sargin

Biljana

Milica Janevski

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Muharem Hamzic

Actor

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In a small town in Serbia, Nikola (Goran Bogdan, Fargo), a day laborer and father of two, is ordered to give up his children to social services after poverty and hunger drive his wife to commit a desperate act. Until he can provide adequate conditions for their upbringing, the children will be placed in foster care. Despite Nikola's best efforts and several appeals, social services refuse to return his children, leaving him feeling hopeless. But when Nikola discovers the local administration may be corrupt, he decides to travel across Serbia on foot and take his case directly to the national ministry in Belgrade. Against all odds and driven by love and despair, this father refuses to give up on justice and his right to raise his children.

Director: Srdan Golubovic
Producer: Amra Baksic Camo, Marc Baschet, Adis Djapo, Danijel Hocevar, Cédomir Kolar, Boris T. Matic, Lana Matic, Jelena Mitrovic, Danis Tanovic
Screenwriter: Srdan Golubovic, Ognjen Svilicic
Distributor: Dekanalog
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Serbian
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 15, 2022, Limited
Runtime: 2h 0m

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