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Jovanovic Jovanovic

Aurora's Dream

Documentary | mov | color | 61:5 | Serbia | 2023

Through multiple screens, men and women recount their most vivid dreams. The series of portraits becomes an exploration of the collective unconscious in a time of crisis.

Dragana Jovanovi? obtained a postgraduate degree at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne in Germany. Her studies focused on Film Directing and Writing. She also holds a bachelor's degree in Production from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts at the University of Arts Belgrade in Serbia. Her graduation short fictional film ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PILLOW A ROSE WAS BLOSSOMING (2018) was nominated by the German Film Academy for the First Steps Award and it was screened in numerous international film festivals such as Festival Premiers Plans d’Angers, ISFF Oberhausen, DRAMA ISFF, among others. Jovanovic’s films explore the collective unconscious by interpreting archetypes of folk and fairy tales and ancient mythology, and placing these narratives in contemporary contexts. Her focus centers on capturing her characters' inner worlds, revealing the interplay between their subconscious realms and their present-day realities. Her latest work, AURORA'S DREAM (2023), earned the Best Cinematography award for her own contribution. It premiered internationally at FID Marseille and continues to make its mark on the festival circuit.