Surviving Earth
Synopsis
Based on a true story, SURVIVING EARTH follows Vlad, a Serbian immigrant who came to the UK in the '90s after fleeing the Yugoslav Wars. An ex heroin addict and now drug counsellor living in the eclectic vibes of Bristol – he decides to start a balkan band with his friends from rehab and bring his roots and love for music to the city. A renegade by nature – he rebels against any systemic form and although the band is excelling, his responsibilities are rapidly falling apart – including the relationship with his daughter, Maria. Having always struggled with his past and self-forgiveness he must find reasons to stay afloat and the strength to fight against a potential relapse.
Official Selection SXSW Film & TV Festival 2025 - World premiere
Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025
Official Selection Sarajevo Film Festival 2025
Details
- Year
- 2025
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 100 min
- Director
-
Thea Gajic 1st Feature
- Producer
- Aleksandra Bilic, Jamie Clark, Sophie Reynolds
- Editor
- Izabella Curry
- Screenwriter
- Thea Gajic
- Director of Photography
- Olan Collardy
- Production Designer
- Elena Muntoni
- Sound
- Sound Designer: Raoul Brand
- Composer
- Hugo Brijs
- Principal cast
- Slavko Sobin, Olive Gray, Ann Ogbomo, Arthur McBain, , Stuart Martin, Peter Coonan, Toni Gojanovi
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Supported by BFI, Film4
A My Accomplice and Sona Films production
c/o Bankside FilmsSales Company
Bankside Films
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