Bor, in eastern Serbia, was once home to the largest copper mine in Europe. Now it’s just the biggest hole. This astutely observed coming-of-age film captures the pitfalls of the adult world, where idealism no longer seems to have a place, as two teens come to realize they have no choice but to grow up.
Direction
Ležaić shoots Bor like a character—ugly, exhausted, unforgettable.
Acting
Non-pro cast captures that specific teenage cruelty masquerading as love.
Cinematography
Copper mine wasteland never looked so devastatingly pretty.
Director
Nikola Ležaić
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