The Forbidden Aunt
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| Serbian | Zabranjena tetka |
| Directed by | Bojana Novaković |
| Screenplay by | Bojana Novaković |
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| Cinematography | Bojana Novaković |
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Production company | Sense Production |
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Running time | 82 minute |
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| Budget | €202,000[1] |
The Forbidden Aunt (Serbian: Zabranjena tetka) is a 2026 Serbian documentary film written, and directed by Bojana Novaković.[2]
It had its world premiere at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival on 19 August 2026, screening in the Competition Programme – Documentary Film 2026, and competing for the Heart of Sarajevo award.[3]
Summary
A Serbian family proves that real life can be stranger, darker, and more gripping than any TV drama. After a painful breakup, Serbian-Australian actor and filmmaker Bojana Novaković leaves Hollywood and travels to rural Serbia, hoping to find calm by reconnecting with her quirky, long-lost Aunt Gordana. But instead of peace, Bojana is pulled into a storm of family secrets that forces her to face the hidden pain carried by four generations of women in her family.
Production
The film was shot in February 2017 on location in Serbia, United States and Australia and was expected to be finished by May 2018.[4]
Release
The Forbidden Aunt had its World Premiere at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, where it competed for Heart of Sarajevo award in the Competition Programme – Documentary Film 2026 on 19 August 2026.[5][6] Subsequently it will be screened in the Adelaide Film Festival on 18 October 2026.[7]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Sarajevo Film Festival | 21 August 2026 | Heart of Sarajevo Award for Best Documentary Film | The Forbidden Aunt | Nominated | [8] |
References
- ↑ "The Forbidden Aunt". CineLink Industry Days. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ Novaković, Bojana (22 July 2026). "The Forbidden Aunt". Cineuropa. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ Lodderhose, Diana (23 July 2026). "Sarajevo Film Festival Unveils Full Competition Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ Karajica, Tara (8 February 2017). "PRODUCTION: Bojana Novaković Shoots Debut Doc The Forbidden Aunt". Film New Europe. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ Ellie Calnan (23 July 2026). "Sarajevo Film Festival unveils competition programmes with five world premieres". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ Stojiljković, Marko (23 July 2026). "51 films set to compete for the Heart of Sarajevo". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ "The Forbidden Aunt". Adelaide Film Festival. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ "32nd Sarajevo Film Festival: 51 films in competition for the Heart of Sarajevo awards". Sarajevo Film Festival. 23 July 2026. Retrieved 17 August 2026.