“Montenegro to Screen Acclaimed Film ‘Belo se pere na devedeset'”

The Montenegrin minority co-production, ‘Belo se pere na devedeset’, is set to debut in cinemas across Montenegro, starting on March 5, 2025, at the Sinepleks in Podgorica, followed by a screening at the Center for Culture in Tivat on March 9, 2025. This film is regarded as one of the most notable Slovenian cinematic achievements in recent years, capturing the attention of audiences and critics alike.

Since its release, the film has seen remarkable success in Slovenia, where it became the most-watched film of 2025, surpassing 100,000 viewers in theaters. This impressive figure has placed it ahead of all foreign competition at local box offices. Additional screenings in other cities throughout Montenegro are anticipated by the end of March.

Directed by Marko Naberšnik, ‘Belo se pere na devedeset’ is based on the autobiographical novel of the same name by Slovenian author Bronja Žakelj. The book has become a best-seller in Slovenia over the past few decades. The film adaptation presents an intimate and powerful narrative about growing up, family, love, and loss, told through the eyes of the main character as she navigates a series of life challenges, seeking strength amidst personal turning points.

The film features a talented cast, including Lea Cok, Jurij Zrnec, Tjaša Železnik, and others. It is recognized as an international co-production involving Slovenia, Italy, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, produced under the Slovenian production company Perfo Production. The Montenegrin production company Protos Film has contributed as a minority co-producer, with support from the Film Center of Montenegro.

The novel, published in 2018, quickly gained traction as a literary phenomenon in Slovenia and the surrounding region. In it, the author candidly explores themes of growing up, loss, illness, and the fight for life within the context of Yugoslav society during the 1980s and 1990s. The work has been honored with the prestigious Slovenian literary award, the Kresnik Prize, for the best novel of the year, further solidifying its impact on Slovenian literature.

As anticipation builds for the film’s release in Montenegro, audiences can look forward to a poignant exploration of universal themes that resonate across cultures and generations.