The Happiest Man In The World
A speed-dating day in Sarajevo sparks this bold drama about the trauma of war and the power of love, from Teona Strugar Mitevska (God Exists, Her Name is Petrunya, SFF 2019). Venice (Horizons) 2022.
The ironic title of Mitevska’s sixth feature refers to Zoran, a downcast bank employee who attends a matchmaking day for Sarajevo singles. His assigned partner for the event is Asja, a successful lawyer. But Zoran is not seeking romance. He has come here to confess to Asja that they share a dark connection – dating back to 1993 during the Bosnian War. Based on the amazing true story of co-writer Elma Tataragic, this incisive drama opens the emotional wounds of both victim and perpetrator. As their souls are laid bare they’re surrounded by amusing banter and fun games played by other singles seeking a new start in life and love. 
- Program Strand
- Features
- Original Title
- NAJSREЌNIOT ČOVEK NA SVETOT
- Year
- 2022
- Classification
- Unclassified 15+
- Country
- North Macedonia, Belgium, Slovenia, Denmark, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Language
- In Bosnian with English subtitles
- Director
- Teona Strugar Mitevska
- Producer
- Labina Mitevska
- Cast
- Jelena Kordić Kuret, Adnan Omerović, Labina Mitevska
- Screenwriter
- Elma Tataragić, Teona Strugar Mitevska
- Cinematographer
- Virginie Saint Martin
- Editor
- Per K. Kirkegaard
- Premiere
- Australian Premiere
- Genre
- Cinephile, Women Directors
- Company Credits
- Sales Agent: Pyramide International
- Official Website
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